Tampa Bay AAZK

Tampa Bay AAZK Tampa BAY AAZK is the local chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers for Hillsborough, Pinellas and surrounding counties in Florida.

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AAZK’s purpose is to foster a professional attitude in animal keepers and aquarists by encouraging them to become active members of professional teams at today’s zoos and aquariums. AAZK supports the promotion and implementation of zookeeper education and strives to make the general public aware of our concern for all deserving conservation projects and the need for the preservation of our natural resources and the species that depend on those resources.

04/29/2026
Hello! As many of you have probably heard, Sloth World was a “slotharium” facility projected to open later this month in...
04/25/2026

Hello! As many of you have probably heard, Sloth World was a “slotharium” facility projected to open later this month in Orlando. However, after a series of unfortunate events, reports have stated that Sloth World will no longer be opening. Instead, the sloths are being sent to the Central Florida Zoo, which is a reputable AZA facility that can provide the proper care and give these sloths a fresh start. This is an example that highlights the importance of educating others about reputable facilities and ethical, animal care practices, especially with the climbing demand for exotic animals and the “ease” of obtaining them.

A huge shoutout to Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for taking in these sloths. We are confident that the animals will get the care that they rightfully deserve. This is why we do what we do.

We will leave you with this, do your research and encourage others to do the same. Conservation education relies on ethical practices and so do these amazing animals!

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Happy International Zebra Day!Did you know a group of zebras is called a dazzle? These dazzling creatures use their stri...
01/31/2026

Happy International Zebra Day!

Did you know a group of zebras is called a dazzle? These dazzling creatures use their stripes as a form of disruptive coloration, keep away insects and to confuse predators.

How you can help zebras:
•Don’t purchase fur/pelts
•Support ethical animal encounters

📸:
Hailey Dold
Michael Cunningham
Dylan Scott

Happy Penguin Awareness Day! Today is used as a reminder on what we can do to help these feathered friends and their env...
01/21/2026

Happy Penguin Awareness Day! Today is used as a reminder on what we can do to help these feathered friends and their environments.

How can you help penguins?
•Shop sustainable seafood
•Support conservation efforts like
•Reduce your carbon footprint

📸:
Hailey Dold
Michael Cunningham

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Happy National Bird Day!These feathered friends are found on all 7 continents! Birds are truly the one animal that unite...
01/06/2026

Happy National Bird Day!

These feathered friends are found on all 7 continents! Birds are truly the one animal that unites all zookeepers, whether it’s carnivores, aquatics or animal ambassadors birds have a home in everyone’s hearts!

📸:
Michael Cunningham
Hailey Dold

Happy Gnu Year!📸: Justin Gay
01/01/2026

Happy Gnu Year!

📸: Justin Gay

What’s that Wednesday? Answer!It was a Grants Zebra located at Busch Gardens!📸: Hailey Dold
12/31/2025

What’s that Wednesday? Answer!

It was a Grants Zebra located at Busch Gardens!

📸: Hailey Dold

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