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NC AAZK

This is the local chapter in North Carolina.

AAZK is a nonprofit volunteer organization (U.S. 501c3) made up of professional zoo keepers and other interested persons dedicated to professional animal care and conservation. Our chapter consists of keepers, volunteers, vet techs, and other interested people from the following NC facilities:

North Carolina Zoological Park
Greensboro Science Center
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
Rowan Wildlife Adventure

If you are interested in joining our chapter or have questions about our events, please contact us at [email protected]

10/30/2026

We celebrated World Lemur day with an education and fundraising booth!

$535.72 was raised and will be donated to Lemur Conservation Network!

10/28/2026

Tons of great info shared about gibbons at Saturday’s booth! 🍌

Donations and sales from paintings generated $407.45!

10/22/2026

Happening this Saturday Greensboro Science Center! NC AAZK members will be hosting a booth celebrating all things lemur! Lemur Conservation Network will receive all proceeds raised during event!!

Double the fun—swing by the gibbon exhibit to see their table celebrating all things gibbon!

10/14/2026

Another successful event! Tacos for Tamarins raised $3,310!

Since 2016, our NC AAZK chapter has sent a total of $29,586 to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin.

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported us and the little monkeys!

09/14/2026

Don’t sleep through our meeting today, Sept 14th! Starts at 12:30!

📸: NC zookeeper Sam

08/27/2026

Bingo for Bints was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that supported this event! We had a great turnout and a lot of fun!

$1250 was raised for ABConservation!!!

07/29/2026

Mark your calendar!!

07/14/2026

Join us Wednesday, July 15th for our next AAZK meeting! Recap of 5k race and looking ahead to Bingo for Bints and Tacos for Tamarins!

https://meet.google.com/ndd-hbzn-fio

📸: NC keeper Sam

05/16/2026

The American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) North Carolina Chapter is proud to bring together animal care professionals from across the state to support wildlife conservation through action, education, and community involvement.

Our chapter includes members from the Greensboro Science Center, North Carolina Zoo, Grandfather Mountain, and Rowan Wildlife Adventures, all working together to make a difference for wildlife both locally and globally.

This year, they are excited to host the inaugural Zoo Dash 5K: Race to Protect the Wild at the Greensboro Science Center on Saturday, May 30th! Participants will enjoy a unique race experience through Jaycee Park and the Greensboro Science Center's zoo, passing incredible animals along the course while helping raise funds for conservation.

Proceeds from the race will support wildlife conservation organizations and projects that protect species and habitats around the world. Every registration helps support the mission of conservation, education, and animal welfare that zoo professionals work toward every day.

Whether you are running, walking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, thank you for supporting the keepers, animals, and conservation efforts that inspire us all!

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Greensboro/zoodash

05/16/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to host a booth for Endangered Species Day at the Greensboro Science Center focused on tiger conservation and the incredible work being done through the Sumatran Ranger Project.
Amanda and I loved getting to talk with guests about Sumatran tigers, conservation efforts in the field, and the importance of supporting the people working directly alongside wildlife in Sumatra.
Thanks to the generosity of our guests and supporters, we were able to raise $160 for the Sumatran Ranger Project! Every dollar helps support conservation efforts and the rangers working to protect tigers and reduce human-wildlife conflict in local communities.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, asked questions, shared stories, and helped support tiger conservation. ❤️

Address

4401 Zoo Pkwy
Asheboro, NC
27205

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