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.
Are you passionate about rhinos and committed to their care and conservation? Then the International Rhino Keeper Association (IRKA) is where you belong.
IRKA is a global network of professionals and advocates united by one powerful mission: to improve the lives of rhinos in human care and in the wild. As a member, you become part of an international community dedicated to professional growth, collaboration, and real-world impact.
Why Join IRKA?
🦏 Professional Development
Gain access to exclusive keeper resources, training opportunities, rhino behavior and husbandry best practices, and mentorship from experts across the globe.
🌍 Global Network & Collaboration
Connect with rhino care professionals from leading institutions worldwide. Share insights, ask questions, and learn from peers who are as committed to rhino welfare as you are.
📣 Amplify Your Impact
Membership supports conservation projects, field programs, and awareness campaigns that make a tangible difference in rhino survival.
📚 Access to the Latest Research
Stay informed with member-only newsletters, husbandry updates, medical case studies, and advancements in rhino care and conservation science.
🌱 Support In-Situ and Ex-Situ Conservation
IRKA bridges the gap between field conservation and managed care, ensuring both strategies work hand-in-hand for the future of all five rhino species.
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.
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.
ABOUT US
Learn about bylaws, committees, and sponsors.
SUPPORT US
Make a one-time donation to help support the IRKA.
Or, visit iGive.com and Amazon Smile to help raise funds.
The International Rhino Keeper Association is a non profit 501(c)3 organization.
