AZA – Professional Development for Educators

Volunteer

The AZA Conservation Education Committee is a volunteer group of educators from AZA-accredited Zoos and Aquariums who disseminate best practices and establish standards for zoo and aquarium education. Join the Conservation Education Committee.
The AZA Education Liaison Program pairs educators with AZA's Conservation Programs including SSPs, TAGs, CAPs and SAGs.

Networking

Join the Education Listserv. Email with your request.
Attend AZA's Annual Conferences.
AZA's Professional Training Program offers a course in Conservation Education as well as many other courses of interest to educators.

Education Awards and Scholarships

The following AZA awards are of particular interest to educators.

Funding

Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)
AZA's Conservation Endowment Fund supports conservation programs at member institutions and around the world. The CEF supports every major type of conservation and animal care initiative including research, field conservation, education, animal health and captive breeding.

Funding Sources For Zoo and Aquarium Conservation and Science Efforts
We've compiled this list of grant programs for zoos and aquariums, many with education components.

Resource Center: Conservation Education

Conservation Educators have much to share. You'll find information and ideas on a variety of topics in the Resource Center, all contributed by AZA educators. Whether you are looking for information on where to purchase quality graphic materials to ideas for camp curriculum, you'll find something of use in the resource center!
visit the Resource Center (Members Only)