Professional Fellow

Employed full-time in a management capacity by a CAZA accredited Institutional member. Endorsement required from the Institutional Chief Executive Officer and one additional Professional Fellow, or Retired Professional Fellow, or Director Emeritus.

Membership Fee: $150.00

Benefits include:

• Eligible in the election process for CAZA Board of Directors and Officer roles.
• Eligible to participate in CAZA training to be a CAZA inspector on the CAZA accreditation inspection teams.
• Eligible to submit an application to be part of the CAZA Accreditation Commission and/or other CAZA Committees.
• Right to attend the CAZA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and vote.
• CAZA quarterly publication, CAZA Bulletin – provides key highlights on various topics including CAZA Accredited Institutions, CAZA Government Relations (GR), CAZA Committees, CAZA Membership, and global news trends.
• Discounted rates for CAZA members and their spouse/partner at CAZA Annual Conferences and workshops.
• Access to the CAZA Only Members’ site on the CAZA website – includes CAZA members’ distribution lists, animal rehoming list, CAZA job postings, CAZA committees’ workplans, CAZA AGM documents, CAZA working groups, professional development resources, CAZA policies, CAZA GR updates, CAZA Animal welfare goals, CAZA accreditation standards, CAZA Conference presentations, CAZA Conference exhibitors list, CAZA Vendors list, CAZA Animal Management Population Goal and other upcoming projects.

Retired Professional Fellow

Retired Professional Fellow Membership is available to individuals who have been Professional Fellow members in good standing for at least ten years and have made meaningful contributions to CAZA, as determined by the Board of Directors. This membership recognizes individuals who have retired from regular employment due to age or health, following the standard retirement policies of their employer.

Applications may be submitted by the candidate and sponsored by a current CAZA Board of Directors member.

Membership Fee: $25.00

Benefits include:

• Eligible in the election process for CAZA Board of Directors and Officer roles.
• Eligible to participate in CAZA training to be a CAZA inspector on the CAZA accreditation inspection teams.
• Eligible to submit an application to be part of the CAZA Accreditation Commission and/or other CAZA Committees.
• CAZA quarterly publication, CAZA Bulletin – provides key highlights on various topics including CAZA Accredited Institutions, CAZA Government Relations (GR), CAZA Committees, CAZA Membership, and global news trends.
• Discounted rates for CAZA members and their spouse/partner at CAZA Annual Conferences and workshops.
• Eligible to attend the CAZA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and vote.
• Access to the CAZA Only Members’ site on the CAZA website – includes CAZA members’ distribution lists, CAZA job postings, CAZA committees’ workplans, CAZA AGM documents, CAZA working groups, CAZA professional development resources, CAZA policies, CAZA GR updates, CAZA Animal welfare goals, CAZA accreditation standards, CAZA Conference presentations, CAZA Animal Management Population Goal and other upcoming projects.

Professional Affiliate

Dedicated staff within a CAZA-accredited institution who are making a significant impact in non-management roles. This membership provides an affordable way to connect with CAZA and stay informed.

Applications for Professional Affiliate membership must be endorsed by a CAZA Institutional member at the Chief Executive Officer level.

Membership Fee: $100.00

Benefits include:

• CAZA quarterly publication, CAZA Bulletin – provides key highlights on various topics including CAZA Accredited Institutions, CAZA Government Relations (GR), CAZA Committees, CAZA Membership, and global news trends.
• Discounted rates for CAZA members and their spouse/partner at CAZA Annual Conferences and workshops.
• Eligible to attend the CAZA Annual General Meeting (AGM). Not eligible to vote.
• Access to the CAZA Only Members’ site on the CAZA website – includes CAZA members’ distribution lists, CAZA animal rehoming list, CAZA job postings, CAZA committees’ workplans, CAZA AGM documents, CAZA working groups, professional development resources, CAZA policies, GR updates, CAZA Animal welfare goals, CAZA accreditation standards, CAZA Conference presentations, CAZA Animal Management Population Goal and other upcoming projects.
• Eligible to apply to be part of CAZA Committees.

Associate Member

Associate Members are dedicated organization or individual supporters. Associate members hold and manage animals.

* Associate members' application is subject to a detailed review by the CAZA Membership team following specific criteria.

Applications must be endorsed by a combination of (2) CAZA Professional Fellows, a CAZA Board of Director or a CAZA Director Emeritus or CEO of CAZA National Office.

Membership Fee: $300.00

Benefits include:

• CAZA quarterly publication, CAZA Bulletin – provides key highlights on various topics including CAZA Accredited Institutions, CAZA Government Relations (GR), CAZA Committees, CAZA Membership, and global news trends.
• Discounted rates for CAZA members and their spouse/partner at CAZA Annual Conferences and workshops.
• Eligible to attend the CAZA Annual General Meeting (AGM). Not eligible to vote.
• Access to the CAZA Only Members’ site on the CAZA website – includes CAZA job postings, CAZA AGM documents, CAZA working groups, CAZA professional development resources, CAZA policies, CAZA Animal welfare goals, CAZA accreditation standards, CAZA Animal Management Population Goal and other upcoming projects.
• Eligible to apply to be part of CAZA Committees.

Supporting Institutional Affiliate

Supporting Affiliate members are individuals or Institutions that do not hold responsibilities for animal management. This membership provides an affordable way to connect with CAZA and stay informed with key trends happening in the industry.

Applications for Supporting Institutional Affiliate membership must be endorsed by a combination of (2) Professional Fellows, or CAZA Board of Director or CAZA Director Emeritus, ensuring alignment with CAZA’s goals.

Membership Fee: $300.00

Benefits include:

• CAZA quarterly publication, CAZA Bulletin – provides key highlights on various topics including CAZA Accredited Institutions, CAZA Government Relations (GR), CAZA Committees, CAZA Membership, and global news trends.
• Discounted rates for CAZA members and their spouse/partner at CAZA Annual Conferences, exhibition boots and workshops.
• Right to attend the CAZA Annual General Meeting (AGM). Not eligible to vote.
• Access to the CAZA Only Members’ site on the CAZA website – includes CAZA members’ distribution lists, CAZA job postings, CAZA committees’ workplans, CAZA AGM documents, CAZA working groups, CAZA professional development resources, CAZA policies, CAZA GR updates, CAZA Animal welfare goals, CAZA accreditation standards, and other upcoming projects.

Student Membership

Individuals enrolled in high school, college or university.

Must be endorsed by a combination of (2) Professional Fellows, or CAZA Board of Directors member, or CAZA Director Emeritus and CEO CAZA National Office.

Membership Fee: $40.00

Benefits include:

• CAZA quarterly publication, CAZA Bulletin – provides key highlights on various topics including CAZA Accredited Institutions, CAZA Government Relations (GR), CAZA Committees, CAZA Membership, and global news trends.
• Discount rates for part-time and full-time student members to attend CAZA conferences and workshops.
• Eligible to attend the CAZA Annual General Meeting (AGM). Not eligible to vote.
• Access to the CAZA Only Members’ site on the CAZA website – includes CAZA members’ distribution lists, CAZA job postings, CAZA committees’ workplans, AGM documents, CAZA working groups, CAZA professional development resources, CAZA policies, CAZA GR updates, CAZA Animal welfare goals, CAZA accreditation standards, and other upcoming projects.

· Eligible to apply to be part of CAZA Committees as a supporter.