Take advantage of all your AZA member benefits! Read the AZA Membership FAQ.
Free or Discounted Admissions
Members of AZA may use their AZA membership for free or discounted admissions to AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums . Not all institutions participate in this program, so be sure to check the list before you visit. It's always a good idea to call BEFORE you visit.
Affinity Program Savings
Exclusive to AZA member institutions: benefit from discounts on products and services through AZA’s affinity and cooperative purchasing agreements approved by your AZA Enterprise Committee. Have your member number ready and experience the savings of the AZA network. Learn more about the Affinity Programs that may help lower operating costs and generate additional revenue.
AZA Listserv Groups
AZA hosts hundreds of discussion boards, also known as listservs, to encourage networking and conversation of individuals with like interests. Members are encouraged to become involved in these groups to share interests and learn from your peers. AZA listservs are reserved for members only and require an AZA Member Number to join.
Find Products and Services
From nutritious animal diets to sophisticated admissions software – and everything in between – AZA provides resources for finding the products and services that your zoo or aquarium needs.
Mailing List Rentals
Keep the zoo and aquarium community in touch with your organization’s events, actions and efforts in science, education and conservation news. Mailing labels may be purchased for one-time use only. Learn more about the Mailing List Rentals.
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 zoos and aquariums, Professional Affiliates, Professional Fellows, Commercial Members, Certified Related Facilities and Conservation Partners as a membership benefit. The Member Directory, in CD-Rom format, is mailed in September. Features include more environmentally friendly packaging, a variety of searches, the ease of launching web site URLs and e-mail addresses from live links, and the ability to print as little, or as much as desired.
The Directory includes:
- Statistical data from AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.
- Facts on attendance, budget and operations, admission, membership figures - and listings of key staff contacts!
- 2,500 individual member colleagues (Professional Fellow, Professional Affiliate, Retired, Honorary members).
- More than 225 Commercial Member listings, representing a broad range of product and service providers to zoos and aquariums.
- Conservation Partners and Certified-Related Facilities.
- Species and specimen collection statistics.
Want additional copies? Want to order a copy for yourself? Here's how.
Do you have your Member Directory CD-Rom and have a few questions - check out the Frequently Asked Questions document.
Order A New 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.
Request Changes to Current Membership
Update Your Membership Record
If you’ve recently moved or had a name change, fill out the online Update Form or contact AZA’s Membership Services Department at the information below to update your membership record.
Upgrade Your Membership
Current AZA members at either the Associate or Professional Affiliate level, who are eligible, may submit an application to upgrade membership.
Still Have a Membership Question?
AZA’s Membership Services Department is available to assist with questions regarding your membership. Contact AZA:
- Email membership@aza.org
- Phone: (301) 562-0777 x237
- Mail:
AZA Membership Services
8403 Colesville Road
Suite 710
Silver Spring, MD 20910