Rocky Mountain AAZK

Rocky Mountain AAZK Empowering zoo professionals to protect the natural world The Rocky Mountain Chapter of AAZK was formed in 1984 by zookeepers at Denver Zoo.

Through the years the chapter has grown in size and influence. Our flagship fundraiser every year is Comedy Night, hosted annually in the summer. Other fundraisers include Bowling for Rhinos, an ornament sale, bake sales, and more. A large portion of the proceeds from various fundraisers go to deserving local and international conservation organizations chosen by our members. Our chapter also host

s social events for members, participates in tree-planting and other community events, and celebrates National Zookeeper Appreciation Week each year in July. Each year Keeper Travel Grants are awarded to applicants for travel to conferences, workshops, conservation projects and other professional development activities.

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we wanted to spotlight the North Carolina Zoo for their incredible and...
05/29/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to an end, we wanted to spotlight the North Carolina Zoo for their incredible and insightful series on Zookeeper Mental Health. Make sure to check out their posts from the rest of the month as they touch on all different aspects of a career that comes with the highest highs and unfortunately some heartbreaking lows

Happy Sunday! We know what you may be thinking, but we promise this isn't AI. Say hello to the newest Cape buffalo baby,...
05/24/2026

Happy Sunday! We know what you may be thinking, but we promise this isn't AI. Say hello to the newest Cape buffalo baby, born to parents Rain and Boots. He's not even a week old yet, but we're already obsessed.

📷: Megan G, Lead Hoofstock Animal Care Specialist

The Shots For Spots fundraiser is happening TODAY at Coal Mine Ave Brewing Company from 4-7pm and the silent auction wil...
05/23/2026

The Shots For Spots fundraiser is happening TODAY at Coal Mine Ave Brewing Company from 4-7pm and the silent auction will be running during that time! All bidding will take place ONLINE so everyone can participate, even if you can’t attend in person. Follow the link below to start browsing items (subject to change up to event). Please note pick-up instructions if you're not attending the event

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/shots-for-spots-silent-auction--2026

Last year we organized different fundraisers supporting the inaugural year of the Shots for Spots campaign, a dog health...
05/14/2026

Last year we organized different fundraisers supporting the inaugural year of the Shots for Spots campaign, a dog healthcare clinic protecting Nepal’s leopards from canine distemper. We're excited to share that 1,200 dogs were vaccinated, 200 spay/neuter surgeries were performed, and 170lbs of medical supplies were donated! Huge thanks to everyone who supported such a worthy cause.

More exciting news - the Shots for Spots team is going back again this year to help even more dogs. The next fundraiser to support their dog healthcare clinic will be at Coal Mine Avenue Brewing on ⭐️May 23rd from 4-8pm⭐️. Stop by to check out the silent auction, browse unique items for sale, socialize with friends, and have the opportunity to enjoy the specialty beer brewed just for this event!

Thanks for coming out for our first Social of the year, Trivia Night! Team "Brain Cells Are Off" was there for a good ti...
04/28/2026

Thanks for coming out for our first Social of the year, Trivia Night! Team "Brain Cells Are Off" was there for a good time, not a smart time 😉

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Huge thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to he...
04/24/2026

We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Huge thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to helping us out every single day! We couldn't do it all without them. Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week!

Exciting news! Thanks to our generous early supporters who helped kick off our Siska sticker fundraiser last year, we ha...
04/02/2026

Exciting news! Thanks to our generous early supporters who helped kick off our Siska sticker fundraiser last year, we have covered our initial costs and can now offer the remaining stickers at a reduced price to make sure every last one finds a home! And shipping is still FREE! Grab yours now using the link in the comments

03/30/2026

‼️Trivia Social tonight CANCELLED‼️
Apologies everyone, we need to cancel the social scheduled for tonight at Improper City. We'll reschedule it for a future date. Please check your email for more details.

Did you hear the exciting news?! There's a baby on the way!
03/27/2026

Did you hear the exciting news?! There's a baby on the way!

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