2022 Phoenix AAZK Auction Fundraiser

Welcome to the 2022 auction fundraiser hosted by the Phoenix Chapter of the American Association of Zookeepers (PCAAZK)!

2020 and 2021 have been strange times for all of us, but we are happy to say that we are back to our FUNdraising-selves! This past summer we welcomed back our favorite event, "Bowling for Rhinos" and had our most successful event yet! We are hoping for just as fantastic of an auction!

Funds raised during this even will be used in part to help us host a National AAZK Conference here in Phoenix in the coming years! Along with fundraising to host the conference, as a wildlife advocacy non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on the generosity donors, and bidders like you, to bolster our fundraising efforts, and support conservation efforts locally, and around the globe.

Prior to the pandemic, Phoenix AAZK has really come alive, collaborating with animal welfare organizations such as Polar Bears International, the Andean Bear Foundation, H.U.T.A.N., and C.A.R.E. (Center for Animal Rehabilitation and Education).

Continued in this auction, as we did in the past two years is "Extended Bidding". All this means is, any item where a bid is received in the last 3 minutes, that item's listing time will be extended for an additional 3 minutes. This prevents anyone from "Sniping" an item, and offers all interested parties a fair shot at winning. This "extended bidding" 3 minute extension will continue for each bid received, for a maximum of 30 minutes past auction closed.

I’d like to thank you in advance for considering a bid in our auction and for helping us reach our goal of providing excellent care for animals here in Phoenix and helping to conserve wildlife around the world!

-2022 Phoenix AAZK Team

The American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) is a national organization of animal care professionals dedicated to global conservation, excellence in animal care, and professional development. The Phoenix Chapter of AAZK is comprised of zookeepers, volunteers, and public educators who are passionate about animals. We have the common goal of providing resources for continuing education opportunities as well as fundraising for global and local conservation efforts.