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INTERNATIONAL RHINO KEEPER ASSOCIATION

Mission:  Promote professional expertise to develop and share the best practices for managed rhino care and contribute to conservation.

The International Rhino Keeper Association is the leading international network connecting rhino keepers.

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Home: Who We Are

WHAT WE DO

Connect, share, learn, conserve.

The IRKA is a non-profit that connects rhino keepers worldwide.  The culmination of this organization is a bi-ennial workshop that draws an audience from all over the world.  We meet and discuss rhino care, husbandry, management, research, conservation initiatives, genetics, reproductive physiology, and professional development.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The International Rhino Keeper Association (IRKA) has developed a program that will provide rhino keepers the opportunity to expand their knowledge and husbandry experience. This program has been designed to enable rhino keepers to work at other institutions to familiarize themselves with different management styles.

RHINO MANAGEMENT

The IRKA recommended husbandry practices for all five species.

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ABOUT US

Learn about bylaws, committees, and sponsors.

SUPPORT US

Make a one-time donation to help support the IRKA.

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Or, visit iGive.com and Amazon Smile to help raise funds.

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The International Rhino Keeper Association is a non profit 501(c)3 organization.

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WHO WE ARE

Rhino Keepers, Educators, Scientists, Researchers, and Leaders

We value passion, dedication, collaboration education, camaraderie, and we are globally inclusive and culturally respectful.

CONTACT INTERNATIONAL RHINO KEEPER ASSOCIATION

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