2013 Accreditation Standards and Related Policies
2013 Accreditation Standards and Related Policies (in PDF)
The complete standards for zoos, aquariums and related facilities applying for AZA accreditation and certification (86 pp.).
Maximizing Occupational Safety of Elephant Care Professionals At AZA-accredited and AZA-certified Facilities (in PDF)
Policy approved by the AZA Board of Directors in 2011 (3 pp.).
2013 Accreditation Documents
2013 Guide to Accreditation of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (in PDF)
The complete guidelines for zoos and aquariums applying for AZA accreditation (37 pp.).
2013 Accreditation Questionnaire (Application) (in DOC) (28 pp.)
Accreditation Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2013 editions of the Accreditation Inspector's Handbook (in PDF) and Visiting Committee Report Form (in DOC) or contact Jennifer DiNenna, Manager, Accreditation Programs, at 301-562-0777, ext. 248, to receive a hard copy.
2013 Certification Documents
2013 Guide to Certification of Related Facilities (in PDF)
The complete guidelines for facilities applying for AZA certification (36 pp.).
2013 Certification Questionnaire (Application) (in DOC) (27pp.)
Certification Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2013 editions of the Certification Inspector's Handbook (in PDF) and Visiting Committee Report Form (in DOC) or contact Jennifer DiNenna, Manager, Accreditation Programs, at 301-562-0777, ext. 248, to receive a hard copy.
Accreditation A thru Z Power Point
For more information on the accreditation process a Power Point presentation entitled "Accreditation A thru Z" is available. The presentation covers pointers for institutions going through the process and for those institutions considering applying for accreditation. It also provides information for current and potential accreditation and certification inspectors. You may obtain a copy of the presentation by contacting Jennifer DiNenna, Manager, Accreditation Programs.
Accreditation Rack Cards for Visitors
Show your visitors what your AZA accreditation means! Download the Accreditation Rack Card.