2017 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 (107 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
2017 Guide to Accreditation of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (PDF)
The complete guidelines for zoos and aquariums applying for AZA accreditation (48 pp.).
2017 Accreditation Questionnaire (Application) (DOC) (29 pp.)
Accreditation Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2017 editions of the Accreditation Inspector's Handbook (PDF) and the Visiting Committee Report Form (DOCX) or contact the AZA office at 301-562-0777 to receive a hard copy.
Other Certification Documents
2017 Guide to Certification of Related Facilities (PDF)
The complete guidelines for facilities applying for AZA certification (47 pp.).
2017 Certification Questionnaire (Application) (DOC) (28 pp.)
Certification Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2017 editions of the Certification Inspector's Handbook (PDF) and the Visiting Committee Report Form (DOCX) or contact the AZA office at 301-562-0777 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 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).