Full Membership
US$55, €45
Full membership in the Association is open to any individual employed full time in the field of education and interpretation within zoos in a professional capacity. The same qualifications shall apply to Sponsored Members. Only full and officially sponsored members shall have a vote in the elections and other decisions requiring a membership vote. Only full members in good standing may be nominated for Board positions.

Associate Membership
US$45, €35
Associate membership is open to any individual supporting the objectives of the Association, who is interested in, but who may not be directly employed in the capacity of zoo education. These individuals may include zoo directors, animal curators, biologists/conservation scientists, animal keepers, university faculty and graduate students, zoo volunteers, school teachers, and educators working in protected areas.

Institutional Membership
US$500, €400
Institutional membership is open to zoos, aquariums, nature/wildlife centers and wildlife reserves. The annual fee includes full membership for up to four full time education staff members. The remainder of the membership fee collected (at least 50%) supports outreach to zoo and wildlife educators in the developing world.

Corporate Membership
US$125, €100
Corporate membership is open to any organization (including business corporations, clubs, societies, and other groups) that wants to cooperate with and support the objectives of the Association. All applicants for membership in this category must submit a letter of interest and other supporting materials describing the nature of their work to the President and Treasurer for approval prior to processing.

Library Membership
US$30, €25
This category provides a subscription to the IZE journal only. No other membership benefits are available.

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