Wednesday, October 28, 2020
October 28, 2020
Dr. Rosemary B. Sifford
Associate Deputy Administrator,
Animal Care, APHIS
4700 River Road, Unit 84
Riverdale, MD 20737
Re: Docket No. APHIS-2020-0068; Establishing AWA Standards for Birds; Virtual Public Meetings.
Dear Dr. Sifford:
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) respectfully submits the following comments on Docket No. APHIS-2020-0068; Establishing AWA Standards for Birds. AZA would also like to align ourselves with the comments...
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020
As losses mount, AZA-accredited facilities need federal support to ensure care.
Silver Spring, Maryland (September 30, 2020) – For decades, members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) have stepped up, volunteering to help the federal and state governments fulfill their responsibilities to conserve endangered species. Now, these facilities need help from their government. Thankfully, the U.S. House of Representatives has shown up, including $30 million in much deserved...
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at Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Silver Spring, MD (September 17, 2020) – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) recognized the achievements of over 20 AZA member facilities in the fields of conservation, education, research, exhibit design, marketing, diversity, research, and volunteer engagement during the 2020 Virtual AZA Annual Conference this September.
“In these unprecedented times, I am glad we could convene and honor the outstanding achievements of the distinguished leaders in our...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Elephants will be released in 2,500-acre habitat in northeastern Florida
Sept. 23, 2020 (YULEE, FLA.) — White Oak Conservation has started construction on a new 2,500-acre home for Asian elephants. Most of these elephants previously traveled throughout the United States with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® until they were retired in 2016.
Thirty elephants will be released in the northeastern Florida refuge, owned by philanthropists Mark and Kimbra...
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at Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Grants totaling just over $275K will support research and conservation initiatives around the world
Silver Spring, Maryland (September 23, 2020) – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has awarded Conservation Grants Fund (CGF) grants totaling $275,056 to 13 research and conservation projects led by AZA members.
Established in 1984, the AZA Conservation Grants Fund is a competitive grants program that supports the cooperative conservation-related scientific and educational...
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at Wednesday, September 23, 2020