Friday, May 20, 2022
New programs, new and updated plans, and continued impact punctuate Saving Animals From Extinction’s seventh year.
Silver Spring, Maryland (May 20, 2022) – For nearly five decades, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and its accredited facilities have been utilizing the tools of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to help protect endangered species. AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction® was established in 2015 to harness AZA-accredited zoos and...
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Monday, May 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC (May 16, 2022) – Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Tom Carper (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and U.S. Representatives John Katko (R-NY), Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, and Jim Costa (D-CA), Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans & Wildlife, announced that their...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Silver Spring, Md. (April 27, 2022) – Last week, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission (the Commission) met to review applications for AZA accreditation.
The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous, on-site, multiple-day inspection by an independent team of trained zoological professionals. The inspecting team observes all aspects of the facility’s operation, including animal welfare and well-being;...
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Monday, April 4, 2022
April 4, 2022 - Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are announcing distribution of the first wave of awards – a total of more than $1.6 million – under the Endangered Species COVID-19 Relief program, funded by the American Rescue Plan.
As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Congress recognized the dedication of zoos, aquariums, botanic gardens, and other facilities across the nation in helping save animals and plants...
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Thursday, March 24, 2022
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, and Woodland Park Zoo Partner with WTA for Fourth Consecutive Year
Silver Spring, MD (March 23, 2022) – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) celebrates its fourth year since acquiring the Wildlife Trafficking Alliance (WTA) in 2018, which has experienced significant partnership growth and momentum thanks to the support of its Platinum Partners: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Los Angeles Zoo, San Diego Zoo...
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at Thursday, March 24, 2022