
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.

World Rhino Day 2023
Help IRKA for World Rhino Day by supporting the Sumatran Rhino Sanctuary Restoration Project. Clearing of invasive tree species allows for the planting of new trees in order to have a back-up source for natural vegetation for rhinos and elephants due to potential wildfires. For every dollar you donate, a tree will be planted. This project has helped form relationships with the local community by employing farmers and disabled men to support their families financially. The women of the farmers have also been given the opportunity to acquire income and gain skill sets for their livelihood. Professional consultants train the women how to do eco-printing and they use this technique to make scarves. The best part of this project is that it’s a part of the restoration project. This is because they can use the leftover browse from the Sumatran rhinos to make the designs on each scarf.
IRKA was fortunate enough to get 10 of these priceless scarves that were handmade in Sumatra. For each donation made via the tree planting tabs on the website, a certain amount of tickets will be given for your chance to win one of these scarves in our raffle.

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.

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.
