CONNECT MagazineCONNECT magazine is your window to the professional zoo and aquarium world. Each month, the magazine features fascinating stories that explore trends, educational initiatives, member achievements and conservation efforts.
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Regular updates in Significant Efforts in Conservation, Member News, and Exhibits, make CONNECT a must read for anyone interested in exploring the latest news from accredited zoos and aquariums in the United States, Canada and around the world. Here's how to contribute articles, announcements, and photographs to CONNECT.
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Member Directory
Published annually, the AZA Member Directory includes vital information about organization and individual members, including species statistics. One complimentary copy of the Member Directory is sent to all Accredited Institutions, Professional Affiliates, Professional Fellows, Commercial Members, Related Facilities and Conservation Partners as a membership benefit.
The new 2012 Member Directory is available in a CD-Rom format. The CD-Rom format includes powerful search functions that allow you to search 2,500 AZA member listings quickly - and without paper cuts! Listings are interactive and allow you to launch Web URLs and e-mails directly from the member listings. This environmentally friendly format also allows you to greatly reduce your carbon footprint.
Order the 2012 Directory here.
Have your Member Directory CD-Rom and have questions? Check out the Member Directory Frequently Asked Questions document.
AZA Flag
AZA-accredited Institutions receive a flag with the AZA logo to fly at the entrance. If your Institution's flag has seen better days, order a new one.
Directory Corrections
Corrections and updates to the Membership Directory should be sent to Membership.
AZA Photo Contest
Got a great photograph? Are you employed by or volunteering at an AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium? Consider entering the AZA Photo Contest. The deadline for the 2012 Photo Contest is September 15, 2012. Take a look at the winners of last year's contest featured in the December issue of CONNECT Magazine.
Conference Proceedings
Selected Proceedings are Available Online in PDF.