A nonprofit organization consisting of animal care professionals and related persons dedicated to conservation, education, and professional animal care in zoos and aquariums. Our local Southern Ontario Chapter of AAZK has committed itself to making a difference by devoting its efforts to the conservation of wildlife and the professional development of its members, while providing the highest standards of animal care.
Why not check out our Toronto Zoo's Keeper For A Day Program and find out for yourself how incredible and rewarding this job can be!
The Toronto Zoo's Keeper For A Day Program is returning for another WILD year of animal know-how. What exactly does a zoo keeper do all day? Come work with us and find out! Learn all about how Animal Keepers play an important role in animal conservation as well as animal feeding, nutrition, breeding and the chance to clean up after a Rhino or an Elephant! You get to choose which keeper you would like to follow for an entire day. Whether you're interested in animal care as a career or just want to have some fun, this program is worth all the sweat and smells.
All proceeds of this program go towards conservation projects and professional development of Toronto Zoo keepers.
Please note: this program is for agens 14 years and up and lunch is provided.
Space is limited so book today by calling Toronto Zoo Education Department at 416-392-5947
or email
programs@torontozoo.ca
Toronto Zoo Keeper For A Day Program Options:
African Elephants
Africa Savanna
Africa Pavilion
Indian Rhino
Kids Zoo
Toronto Zoo Keeper For A Day Program Registration Fee:
$225 For Zoo Members and
$250 Non-members
All proceeds go towards conservation projects and professional development of Toronto Zoo Keepers!
The local Southern Ontario Chapter of AAZK is very dedicated to making a difference and as of 2010 its members have helped empower other organizations in their conservation efforts.
Marmot Recovery Foundation $1305.82
F.L.A.P $200
Cheetah Conservation Fund $729
Fauna Foundation $1000
C.A.B.A $8549
COTERC $1000
Sumatran Orang-utan Society $3180
Orangutan Outreach $277
Thicksons Woods $1800
EMA Conservation Fund $7977
International Elephant Foundation $1300
BOS Canada $1250
Asian Turtle Conservation Fund $600
Center for Great Apes $2800
Houston Zoo Conservation Fund $500
Caribbean Conservatiob Corp. $500
Cichlid Conservation $269.25
The Lion Tamarins of Brazil Fund $500
Denver Zoo Conservation Fund $1000
FLAP $500
Polar Bear International $500
Madagascar Fish Conservation-Keeper Field Work $2277
Pygmy Hog Conservation Program $277
Friends of the Lead-beater's Possum $277
Tapir Specialist Group Conservation $277
Northern Rangelands Trust $277
International Rhino Trust Foundation $277
Snow Leopard Trust $277
If you have any questions please send us an email at
aazk@torontozoo.ca
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