AZA Membership FAQs
What are the membership categories and dues?
Can I renew my membership or join online?
May I get a receipt for my membership dues?
Where do my AZA dues go?
If the institution I work for is AZA-accredited, does that mean that I am an AZA member?
If my institution is not AZA-accredited, can I be an individual member?
Can I join if I don't work for a zoo or aquarium?
If I am joining as a new member, what are my dues?
When do I renew my AZA membership?
What is my AZA Member Number?
I lost my membership card. Can I get a new one?
How do I access members only content?
Can I transfer my individual membership to another person?
Is my individual membership refundable?
Can I share my individual membership?
Does AZA offer family membership plans?
How do I join an AZA listserv?
What is the AZA Code of Ethics?
How do I order a mailing list of AZA-accredited members?
What is AZA's Privacy Policy?
How do I contact the AZA Membership Services Department?
What are the membership categories and dues?
Categories of AZA membership include organization and individual memberships. For more information, visit the Become a Member page.
Can I renew my membership or join online?
AZA does NOT accept applications or renewals online. Membership applications must accompany payments by check. Credit card payments are accepted for renewals, but only with a credit card renewal invoice. For more information, please contact AZA's Membership Services (membership@aza.org) or call (301) 562-0777 x237.
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May I get a receipt for my membership dues?
To request a receipt, please contact AZA's Membership Services (membership@aza.org) or call (301) 562-0777 x237.
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Where do my AZA dues go?
View the breakdown of finances in the June CONNECT Annual Report FY08.
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If the institution I work for is AZA-accredited, does that mean that I am an AZA member?
AZA organizational membership means the institution has passed the high standards of AZA Accreditation, has been certified as a Related Facility, or has been accepted as a Conservation Partner or Commercial Member. Individuals and employees of AZA-accredited institutions and organizations are required to join as individual members to enjoy the benefits of individual members.
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If my institution is not AZA-accredited, can I be an individual member?
Yes. The Associate level of individual membership offers many valuable benefits for a cost of membership dues. See more information about joining as an Associate member.
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Can I join if I don't work for a zoo or aquarium?
Yes. Anyone interested in the mission of AZA and zoos and aquariums may join as an Associate member.
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If I am joining as a new member, what are my dues?
AZA dues are based on the time of the year in which you join and are prorated for the months of July to October. For more details, see the application for which membership you are interested.
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When do I renew my AZA membership?
AZA Memberships are based on a calendar year, January 1 through December 31. Dues are invoiced beginning in the fall, and are due no later than December 31, for the coming year's membership. The first invoice will arrive in the mail beginning in October.
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What is my AZA Member Number?
Your AZA Member Number can be found on the Membership ID Card received each year or on your CONNECT mailing label or INSIGHT e-newsletter. When logging into the website, your User ID is your first initial and last name, no spaces, case insensitive. Your password is your AZA Member Number, numbers only, no leading letters.
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I lost my membership card. Can I get a new one?
Membership cards are mailed to renewing members on an annual basis. If you've lost your card and need a new one prior to renewal, contact AZA's Membership Services (membership@aza.org) or call (301) 562-0777 x237.
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How do I access members only content?
When logging into the website, your User ID is your first initial and last name, no spaces, case insensitive. Your password is your AZA Member Number, numbers only, no leading letters.
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Can I transfer my individual membership to another person?
AZA membership is non-transferrable.
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Is my individual membership refundable?
AZA membership is non-refundable.
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Can I share my individual membership?
Individual AZA membership may not be shared as benefits are based on an individual's Member ID number and password.
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Does AZA offer family membership plans?
At this time AZA does not offer family membership plans. However, one of the many benefits of becoming a member of your local AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium is to gain free admission to any of the other AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums that participate in the AZA Reciprocal Admissions Program. As always, be sure to call your local AZA-accredited zoo or aquarium to determine their specific admissions policy.
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How do I join an AZA listserv?
AZA's hundreds of listservs are reserved for member exclusive access. View a list of all the AZA listservs.
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What is the AZA Code of Ethics?
Every member of AZA has an obligation to abide by the Code of Professional Ethics.
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How do I order a mailing list of AZA-accredited members?
AZA Institution and Commercial members are eligible to receive one-time use mailing labels, once a year. The mailing labels will include the name, title, organization, and mailing address for Institution primary contacts only. E-mail addresses and phone numbers are not available. They may be received as printed labels or as an electronic, comma delimited text file. Mailing labels may also be purchased. Learn more here.
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What is AZA's Privacy Policy?
View AZA's Privacy Policy.
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How do I contact the AZA Membership Services Department?
Contact AZA by email: membership@aza.org
Contact AZA by phone: (301) 562-0777
Contact AZA by mail: AZA Membership Services, 8403 Colesville Road, Suite 710, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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