Category: In the news
Thursday, November 11, 2021
The Montreal Biodome returns following extensive renovations.
Silver Spring, MD ( November 11, 2021) – Over the past three weeks, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission (the Commission) met virtually, three times, 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...
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Monday, November 8, 2021
Company’s decision limits consumer choice.
Silver Spring, MD ( November 8, 2021) – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), its members, and other leading global zoological organizations have been working with Expedia Group for a few years on updates to its Animal Welfare Policy. Despite receiving information from these organizations on the science-backed precautions taken for interactions and demonstrations for dolphins and whales, Expedia Group has decided to no longer...
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Friday, November 5, 2021
Campaign will support U.S. foreign and domestic climate policy to mitigate global temperature rise
Framing Our Future harnesses the power of zoo and aquarium partners from across the U.S. to take action on climate
Read an Op-ed on Framing our Future in The Hill
GLASGOW, Scotland (November 5, 2021) – Harnessing the power of AZA accredited zoos across 46 states who reach 200 million people each year, the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)...
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Monday, September 13, 2021
Silver Spring, Maryland (September 13, 2021) – Zoos, aquariums, botanic gardens and other facilities across the nation that suffered significant revenue losses due to Covid-19 are receiving a boost to help with their continued care for threatened and endangered plants and animals. Today, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Endangered Species COVID-19 Relief, funded by the American Rescue Plan. This call for proposals will...
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
Members of Congress express support for the zoos and aquariums in their communities.
Silver Spring, Maryland - With 2021 on the horizon, members of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) are enduring significant economic losses because of pandemic-related closures and reductions in operating capacity. However, they continue to provide veterinary care, housing, and food for the animals in their care. With Congress’s passage of legislation to address the...
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