El Paso Del Norte AAZK Chapter

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El Paso Del Norte AAZK Chapter

The American Association of Zoo Keepers is a membership association for animal care professionals to
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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. Serving as a professional organization for zookeepers, AAZK is a valuable resource for dedicated 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. Our goal is to inspire and motivate through our roles as animal caregivers, educators and conservationists. Through workshops, conferences, newsletters, and internet forums, AAZK helps animal care staff stay current in husbandry, training, nutrition, and conservation. Well educated keepers using modern techniques means the animals in their care benefit tremendously.

03/22/2024

ATTENTION! Our chapter has a new page! Please like, share, and follow. And thank you all for your continued support!

03/22/2024

Home sweet home. 🦉

This morning, members of the El Paso Del Norte AAZK Chapter volunteered their time to refurbish burrowing owl nest boxes on zoo grounds.

These nest boxes were installed by the chapter years ago for wild burrowing owls to inhabit our zoo’s man-made desert wetland habitat. Burrowing owls will often nest in drainage culverts due to urbanization. These nest will often be displaced by rainstorms. The nest boxes provide a safe environment for the local owl population to raise their young.

The refurbishments were done by chapter members Matthew, Noah, and Nicholas. This was made possible thanks to Joe, Luis, Angel, and Kenny of the El Paso Zoo who donated supplies and efforts to the project.

We look forward to our feathered friend’s arrival in their new homes! 🏡

02/12/2024

Did your Ex break your heart? Let us provide the closure to the hurt.
Name a cockroach after your Ex or anyone who is bugging you. This roach will get fed to the Meerkats and other zoo animals.

Name submissions are open now through Feb 13 at our website elpasozoo.org

All names will be displayed anonymously as only first names will appear.

Watch the feeding of the Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches on Valentine’s Day, February 14, at 2:15 p.m. at the Meerkats exhibit!

Can't make it? Watch live on Facebook & Instagram!

02/12/2024

All donations go to support your local AAZK chapter! Donate today 🪳❤️🪳❤️

10/19/2023

In the animal care industry mental health is often cast aside for the sake of the animals in our care. Animal care workers put the needs of their animals before themselves. The burnout is real. The compassion fatigue is constant. Join us in helping our El Paso animal care teams get the help they deserve.

We are proud to join our local artists in in raising money to obtain mental health resources for animal care workers.

Please consider donating in any form and please share to raise awareness.

If you have any questions or wish to donate artwork or monetary donations please DM or or send an email to [email protected]

06/25/2023

Come visit your local AAZK chapter TONIGHT at the El Paso Zoo for the El Paso Zoo Society's Rock-n-Roar event from 6-10:30!! Cool merch available! 🦁🎸🎶

Featuring Savannah the Asian Elephant ☺️🐘

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El Paso, TX
79905

Website

http://Epdelnorteaazk.threadless.com/

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