Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes), Monde Sauvage (Belgium) - © Geert-Emo Drenth
The first goal for the ICZ was to hold an international keeper conference. Having accomplished that in 2003, the SC decided to continue having an international conference every three years. You can find the proceedings of all our past congresses on our resources page.
- 4 - 7 October 2003
- 7 - 11 May 2006
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24 - 29 September 2009
Seattle, United States
The 3rd International Congress on Zookeeping was held simultaneously with the 36th AAZK National Conference. The congress was held at the Red Lion Hotel, and included an icebreaker at the Seattle Aquarium and a full day at Woodland Park Zoo. The congress was themed “One World, One Zoo”. Over 400 delegates from 24 different countries attended the congress.
- 9 - 13 September 2012
- 9 - 13 September 2015
- 14 - 18 October 2018
- 3 - 7 October 2022
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11 - 14 February 2025
Wellington, New Zealand
The ICZ is excited to announce the 8th International Congress on Zookeeping. Proudly hosted by Wellington Zoo. We are aiming to bring together keepers from around the world under the theme `Me Tiaki, Kia Ora! (We must look after our environment so all life will flourish)’.
Go to our congress page for more information.