Publications

Welcome to the Association of British and Irish Wild
Animal Keepers (ABWAK)!

ABWAK is a membership organisation for those interested
and involved in the keeping and conservation of wild animals,
which seeks to achieve the highest standards of excellence in animal welfare through communication, cooperation, training and development.

What's New?

• ABWAK's annual symposium will be taking place at Bristol Zoo Gardens on 3rd and 4th March 2012 with the theme: Professional Development in Big and Small Collections. See poster, draft programme and registration form for further information. Travel grants for members to attend this event are also now available see form for further information.
  
  
• Calling giraffe keepers! If you want to expand your knowledge and skills working with giraffes then this workshop is for you. The event will take place on 17th January 2012 at Flamingo Land. See poster for more information.
  
  
• The 2012 ABWAK calendar has been launched. See the order form to get your copy now.