Helping the Animals

American Association of Zookeepers

AAZK is a non-profit, volunteer organization made up of professional zoo keepers and other interested people who want to do more for the conservation of animals. Memphis Zoo AAZK raises money to fund conservation and keeper education projects that we are passionate about. The following are just some of the organizations that Memphis AAZK has helped support over the years:

Bowling for Rhinos
Wolf River Conservancy
Mid-South Raptor Rehab Center
Center for Great Apes
Lola Ya Bonobo
Elephants for Africa
And Many More!

We also provide scholarships to keepers who wish to attend professional conferences.

Officers

President: Melissa Peterson

Vice President: Sarah Doherty
Treasurer: Abbey Elkert
Secretary: Susan Petrunio

Questions? Please contact AAZK@memphiszoo.org.

Fundraisers and Events 2017

Animal Sex Trivia
Beers for Bears
Animals in Action Day
World Binturong Day
Pet Adoption Day
Wine for Rhinos
Breakfast with the Keepers
Backstage Pass
Cooper Young Festival Booth
Glow Lights at Zoo Boo
Calendar
Enrichment Tree

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AAZK's Wine for Rhinos

Join Memphis AAZK as they support rhino conservation efforts with a night of wine, food, and fun. There are wine tastings, a tour of the winery, great food and a silent auction. All proceeds go towards rhino conservation.

Cost: $35 in advance. $40 at the door.
To purchase tickets, click here. Click on June 24, in the calendar to purchase tickets.

Includes: 4 wine tastings, 1 glass of wine, food, tour, and access to our silent auction.

Each participant receives 1 rhino wine charm with registration.

Must be 21 or over.

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