American Association Of Zoo Keepers - Los Angeles Chapter

The Los Angeles Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers is an organization committed to professional development and providing animal keepers with opportunities to raise money for animal conservation. Fundraisers held at AAZK chapters throughout the nation have generated both money and awareness for various conservation programs around the globe. One such fundraiser, Bowling for Rhinos, has raised well over nine million dollars to help save rhinos in Asia and Africa.
AAZK/LA BOARD MEMBERS:
Greg Pontoppidan, President
 Elaine Chu, Vice-President
Mallory Peebles, Treasurer
Mark Linggi, Secretary
 

LA AAZK CHAPTER BYLAWS: 

bylaws_220219.pdf
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LA/AAZK Grant Applications
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The Nicki Piepers Professional Development Grants and The Carlton Dudley International Travel Grant

Awarding of travel grants is based on the criteria outlined in the LA/AAZK bylaws under the National Travel Grant section and the Carlton Dudley International Travel grant amendment, as voted on by the membership of LA/AAZK on March 8th 2018. 

The Nicki Piepers Professional Development travel grants provides up to 4 keepers $2,000 per award. Two of the four travel grants are designated for AAZK Conference events while the other two can be used for any national conference.
The Carlton Dudley International travel grant provides one keeper $3,000 to do a keeper exchange at another zoo, participate in a conservation effort or attend the International Congress of Zookeepers. 
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If you are interested in applying, please download the form below and email it to [email protected] or turn it in to the AAZK box in the administration office.
LA AAZK Grants '25
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Join AAZK LA Today!
Members are expected to pay their yearly chapter dues ($15) and their national dues ($55) once a year. Use the links below to pay for your national and local memberships.  Local membership can be paid via Paypal, or provide a check to the chapter's treasurer.