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AZA's Animal Programs are composed of Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs), Species Survival Plan (SSP) Programs and AZA Regional Studbooks. The AZA Animal Program Handbooks contain all of the administrative information needed to manage an AZA cooperative Animal Program, including detailed job descriptions, Program Leader, Officer and Steering Committee/Management Group responsibilities and expectations, accountability, and contact information. The Regional Collection Plan (RCP) Handbook details everything need to create and compile a TAG RCP. If you're interested in applying for a vacant Program Leader position, you'll also find applications.
These Animal Handbooks are living documents developed and updated by the AZA Conservation & Science Department and the Wildlife Conservation and Management Committee (WCMC).
TAG Handbook
RCP Handbook
SSP Program Handbook
AZA Regional Studbook Keeper
Scientific Advisory Group Handbook
TAG Chair
SSP Coordinator
SSP Coordinator and AZA Regional Studbook Keeper
AZA Regional Studbook Keeper Regional to International Studbook Application
SAG Chair Application
SAG Bi-Annual Report Template
SAG 3 Year Action Plan Template
Petition for a New SAG
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