2018 Accreditation Standards and Related Policies
Accreditation Standards and Related Policies (PDF)
The complete standards for zoos, aquariums and related facilities applying for AZA accreditation and certification (116 pp.).
Maximizing Occupational Safety of Elephant Care Professionals at AZA-accredited and AZA-certified Facilities (PDF)
Policy revised by the AZA Board of Directors in 2014 (5 pp.).
Other Accreditation Documents
2018 Guide to Accreditation of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (PDF)
The complete guidelines for zoos and aquariums applying for AZA accreditation (48 pp.).
2018 Accreditation Questionnaire (Application) (DOC) (30 pp.)
Accreditation Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2018 editions of the Accreditation Inspector's Handbook (PDF) and Visiting Committee Report Form (DOCX) or contact the AZA office at 301-562-0777 to receive a hard copy.
Other Certification Documents
2018 Guide to Certification of Related Facilities (PDF)
The complete guidelines for facilities applying for AZA certification (48 pp.).
2018 Certification Questionnaire (Application) (DOC) (30 pp.)
Certification Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2017 edition of the Certification Inspector's Handbook (PDF) and the 2018 edition of the Visiting Committee Report Form (DOCX) or contact the AZA office at 301-562-0777 to receive a hard copy.
Accreditation Standards & Process PowerPoint
For more information on the accreditation process, several PowerPoint presentations are available. These presentations cover pointers for institutions going through the process, institutions considering applying for accreditation, and accreditation inspectors. You may obtain copies of the most up-to-date presentations by contacting the AZA office at AZAAccreditation@aza.org.
Accreditation Rack Card for Visitors
Show your visitors what your AZA accreditation means! Download the Accreditation Rack Card (PDF).