3 rd International Congress on Zoo Keeping

And the

36 th American Association of Zoo Keepers National Conference

Hosted by

The Puget Sound Chapter of AAZK and WoodlandPark Zoo

• This is the first joint conference of ICZ and AAZK and the first time ICZ has ever been hosted in the US
• Conference dates are September 24 th- 29 th, 2009… this is a six day conference not including pre/post trips.
• Estimated attendance is 350-400 people from the US and 30 different countries
• Ice breaker on the 24th and banquet on the 29th.
• Conference will be at the Red Lion Hotel on 5th Ave, Seattle

AAZK's purpose is to foster a professional attitude in animal keepers by encouraging them to become active members of the professional teams at today's zoos and aquariums. AAZK supports the promotion and implementation of zoo keeper education and strives to make the general public aware of our concern for all valid and deserving conservation projects and the need for the preservation of our natural resources and animal life.

The ICZ (International Congress of Zookeeping) will build a worldwide network among zookeepers and other professionals in the field of wildlife care and conservation. This exchange of experience and knowledge will improve the professionalism of zookeepers for the benefit of the animals under their care and promote awareness and actions that will contribute to the preservation of wildlife everywhere.

Puget Sound Chapter of AAZK (PS-AAZK) is a nonprofit volunteer organization made up of professional zoo keepers and other interested persons dedicated to professional animal care and conservation. PS- AAZK Chapter is located within Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle, WA.