Animal Keeper's Association of Africa

You will be entered into a data base listing your unique specialities & experience (peer & management reviewed) for possible selection on assistance missions/projects.

You will have your own unique profile which will be updated with all your achievements; attendance of workshops, symposiums, conferences & last but not least, your qualifications.

As an AKAA Member, through your own motivation, you will be able to apply to be included in the KEPA program (Keeper Exchange Program Africa). The incentive being that, depending on experience & specific skills, a Keeper could gain invaluable training & share skills with other facilities.

Recognition within the Zoo community of your achievements. By attendance of workshops, symposiums, conferences, in-house training you will be improving your career path.

Your application for in-house training schemes will receive preference.

Preference will be given to AKAA Members for entry into PAAZAB accredited training schemes. The successful completion of these training courses will result in a SAQA recognised certificate.

Access to on-line assistance via networking with peers.

Networking with international keepers via ICZ.

Access to Enrichment information & help.

Access to Animal Training information & help.

Special rates & preference for Conferences, Symposiums & Workshops.

Involvement in Conservation Research & Projects via AKAA link to PAZAAB.

Involvement with Educators via AKAA link with Ed4PAZAAB (Ed4PAAZAB is a working group under PAAZAB).

Direct access to enrichment through AKAA link with Shape Africa (Shape Africa is a working group under AKAA).

Publication of Keeper/Animal related procedures/improvements on AKAA web.

Provide the AKAA electronic PDF Quarterly News Letter (Paws, Claws, Fins & Scales) to you (posting on request).

A Membership Card (with unique number), Membership Certificate, an Association Badge & Cap upon joining.

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