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Greater Houston Area Chapter -AAZK |
Welcome to the Greater Houston Area Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (GHCAAZK). Our members are made up passionate individuals from Houston Zoo, Downtown Aquarium, and the surrounding community. We strive to help the natural world through local community involvement and educational outreach, as well as advancing excellence in the animal keeping profession. We hope you will join us on our conservation journey!
Here's a little bit about us:
We are a part of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK). The mission of the American Association of Zoo Keepers is to advance excellence in the animal keeping profession, foster effective communication beneficial to animal care, support deserving conservation projects, and promote the preservation of our natural resources and animal life.
Serving as a professional organization for zookeepers, the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) is a valuable resource for animal care workers. AAZK is dedicated to advancing animal care, promoting public awareness, enhancing professional development and contributing to local and global conservation through fundraising and stewardship. Through workshops, conferences, newsletters, and internet forums, AAZK helps connect animal care staff to the most up-to-date resources and science in modern husbandry, training, nutrition, and conservation.
Our goal as a local chapter is to inspire and motivate others through our roles as animal caregivers, educators and conservationists. Please "like" us and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our latest events, fundraisers and projects!
Here's a little bit about us:
We are a part of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK). The mission of the American Association of Zoo Keepers is to advance excellence in the animal keeping profession, foster effective communication beneficial to animal care, support deserving conservation projects, and promote the preservation of our natural resources and animal life.
Serving as a professional organization for zookeepers, the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) is a valuable resource for animal care workers. AAZK is dedicated to advancing animal care, promoting public awareness, enhancing professional development and contributing to local and global conservation through fundraising and stewardship. Through workshops, conferences, newsletters, and internet forums, AAZK helps connect animal care staff to the most up-to-date resources and science in modern husbandry, training, nutrition, and conservation.
Our goal as a local chapter is to inspire and motivate others through our roles as animal caregivers, educators and conservationists. Please "like" us and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for our latest events, fundraisers and projects!
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! In lieu of our standard Bowling for Rhinos event, we are shaking things up with a virtual 5K called Running for Rhinos! From October 9-12, 2020, you can run, walk, skip, amble, or mentally jog to raise money for rhinos and their habitat in Africa and Asia. Participate alone or form a (socially distant) team, help us fund-raise, and get a free Running for Rhinos t-shirt! We will also have a variety of items up for raffle, including our famous rhino butt print painting! Registration will open soon so stay tuned and get excited!
2020 Officers
Kendall Thawley -President
Sydney Fitzpatrick -Vice President
Rachel Adams-Secretary
Miriam Gordon-Treasurer
Dana Piatt -Communications Chair
John Scaramucci -Outreach Chair
Courtney Gonzalez-Fundraising Chair
Jessica Deavult -Professional Development Chair
Kendall Thawley -President
Sydney Fitzpatrick -Vice President
Rachel Adams-Secretary
Miriam Gordon-Treasurer
Dana Piatt -Communications Chair
John Scaramucci -Outreach Chair
Courtney Gonzalez-Fundraising Chair
Jessica Deavult -Professional Development Chair