Protecting our planet for a better future
Join us by supporting our chapter through our conservation initiatives.
About AAZK Chapter at Lion Country Safari
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance excellence in the animal-keeping profession, foster effective communication beneficial to animal care, support deserving conservation projects, and promote the preservation of our natural resources and animal life.
Our History
The American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) is a non-profit organization founded by professional animal care staff and related persons interested in promoting zookeeping skills and animal care as a profession. The local Lion Country Safari Chapter participates in several events and fundraisers yearly to promote animal keeping and raise money for various efforts benefiting animals. The views and opinions expressed on this page are those of individual members of AAZK - Lion Country Safari Chapter and do not represent the company's views. Established in 2001, the AAZK Chapter at Lion Country Safari has been working towards educating and promoting the importance of animal conservation for over 23 years.
Our Team
Our team consists of dedicated individuals who are passionate about conservation. We have AAZK officers who work together to plan all the projects, events, and fundraisers throughout the year.
Conservation Partners
Bat Conservation International
Our AAZK chapter works with Bat Conservation International to scan for different species of bats that visit the park overnight. We are proud to have discovered eight different species that fly by, one of them being the endangered Florida Bonneted Bat.
Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge
We are working with The Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge to bring awareness. We are bringing awareness to the importance of saving the Florida panther. We are hosting a fundraiser this year for them, as well as selling a necklace. The proceeds from the necklace sales will go to The Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge.
Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association
Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association
Our chapter has joined the Palm Beach Beekeepers Association. We joined to do our part in helping save the bees
The Reef Institute
Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association
Florida reefs are suffering just like the reefs around the globe. Our chapter has joined up with The Reef Institute in order to combat their decline, and preserve these lush ecosystems in the face of pollution, disease, and destruction.
Purple Martins
Purple Martins
We have purple martins houses throughout our park. We will be working on studying them to see there travel patterns. One of our houses is located right next to our Splash pad.
AAZK Chapter at Lion Country Safari Community Partners
KB Social Artworking
KB Social Artworking
KB Social Artworking
KB Social Artworking: We bring the paint party to you!
We offer Canvas Creativity – Unleash your inner artist on canvas with our guided sessions. From serene landscapes to vibrant abstracts, there’s a masterpiece waiting to be painted.
The Tasting Room
KB Social Artworking
KB Social Artworking
Our unique concept operates and looks like a small underground "Winery Tasting Room" out of wine country, but with a modern-industrial flair. We are casual, friendly, approachable and all about wine but we leave the obnoxious Snob attitude out of the picture. Our Goal is to offer our community the opportunity to taste great wines, learn
Our unique concept operates and looks like a small underground "Winery Tasting Room" out of wine country, but with a modern-industrial flair. We are casual, friendly, approachable and all about wine but we leave the obnoxious Snob attitude out of the picture. Our Goal is to offer our community the opportunity to taste great wines, learn and enjoy in a dynamic, but private atmosphere. We also take care of all your wine needs at home through our wine club membership, which offers the most competitive prices & local delivery.
K & E Travel
KB Social Artworking
Sugar Creek Boutique
Looking to book a cruise or vacation this or next year. Look no further, reach out to Mark from K&E Travel. If you book with K&E Travel and mention AAZK they will donate a portion of the commissions.
Sugar Creek Boutique
Sugar Creek Boutique
Sugar Creek Boutique
Our chapter has partnered with Sugar Creek Boutique to sell beautiful animal cups. Just click below and check out the cool designs. Mention our chapter's name and a portion of your purchase will come back to our chapter.
Juno Culture
Sugar Creek Boutique
City Girls Hat Bar
We are partnering with Juno Culture to sell these cool-themed pens. Mention our chapter and a portion of your purchase will come back to our chapter.
City Girls Hat Bar
Sugar Creek Boutique
City Girls Hat Bar
Book a party with City Girls Hat Bar and a portion of your party will come back to our chapter.
AAZK Chapter at Lion Country Safari Projects
Got Sneakers Program
We collect old sneakers and get them rececyle so they don't go to the landfill.
Butterfly Garden
We planted a butterfly garden at the front entrance to the park. Giving the butterflies in our area a place to eat and live.
Ink Recycling Program
We recycle all the ink cartridges from the printers at the zoo.
Florida Orchids
We have some Florida orchids growing by our petting zoo area.
Community Outreach
We do speaking engagements to local groups, schools, networking groups. If interested in having us come speak to your organizations please reach out to us at aazklcs@gmail.com
Our Partners
"Wildlife is something which man cannot construct. Once it is gone, it is gone forever. Man can rebuild a pyramid, but he can't rebuild ecology, or a giraffe."
JOY ADAMSON
Who We Supported
Meet our 2025 AAZK Officers
President
Conservation Officer
Vice President
Frank Verney
Vice President
Conservation Officer
Vice President
Ryan Guia
Conservation Officer
Conservation Officer
Andrew Guia
Secretary
Communication Officer
Meghan Gillespie
Treasurer
Communication Officer
Communication Officer
Open position
Communication Officer
Communication Officer
Communication Officer
Alyssa Thibodeau
Welcome
Thank you for visiting our website. Enjoy learning about all the cool things our chapter is doing and working on.