The Elephant Managers Association (EMA) is an international non-profit organization of professional elephant handlers, administrators, veterinarians, researchers and elephant enthusiasts. The EMA is dedicated to the welfare of the world's elephants through improved conservation, husbandry, research, education and communication. All our members adhere to the Elephant Managers Association, Inc. Code of Ethics and are committed to providing elephant care at the highest professional level.

The EMA was officially formed in 1988 with the goal to improve professional elephant management practices, which will result in improved communication, management, and care for elephants around the world.

EMA Scholarships

New scholarship applications now available! Click on news and events on the side bar then click on scholarship applications.

"Elephants Helping Elephants"

The Conservation Fundraising Committee of the Elephant Managers Association is putting together an online art auction to raise money for the EMA's Conservation efforts. Learn more about the online auction.

Please respond by April 15th with your intent to participate.

EMA Elections

EMA Board Nominations

Now is the time to get your nominations in for the open board positions of the Elephant Managers Association.

Terms will expire for board members Andrew Smith and Chris Dulong and we are seeking to fill their positions. Jessica Scallan, Mike McLure and Joanne Smith will remain on the board for one more year.

According to the bylaws of the EMA, Article V, Section 5(b):

“Nominations other than those made by the Nominations Committee may be submitted by any professional member in good standing in a manner determined by the nominating committee. Nominations received, must be accompanied by written endorsement of at least two (2) professional members in good standing, one of whom must be employed by an employer other than that of the nominee.”

Please send your nominations along with two written endorsements, to Patrick D. Maluy at the address below no later than May 15, 2009.

Patrick D. Maluy
EMA Nominations Committee
Woodland Park Zoo
601 North 59th St.
Seattle, WA 98103

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