Millions are invested by AZA members to help species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Zoos and aquariums accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) annually invest nearly $50 million to protect over 200 species listed as endangered or threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Endangered Species Day – May 17 – puts the focus on the collaborative conservation efforts underway by AZA members to help save the world’s most vulnerable animals from... Read More

Silver Spring, MD   -  Wildlife Wine Club , in partnership with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums ( AZA )  announces the release of their new wine series designed to support AZA SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction®.  Launching on Endangered Species Day (May 17, 2019), the wines feature animals threatened with extinction. 100% of AZA’s net proceeds support SAFE conservation programs and animal welfare worldwide. The first two wines released feature a... Read More

Silver Spring, Maryland (May 13, 2019) – The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Avian Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) recognized the achievements of three member facilities in the fields of avian husbandry and conservation. “The Plume Award celebrates individuals who have gone above and beyond in safeguarding the future of countless bird species,” said Avian SAG Advisor Steve Sarro. In any given year, Plume Awards may be awarded in five categories including long... Read More

New U.N. Report Shows Drastic Action Necessary to Save Species AZA-Accredited facilities are part of the solution, helping with species recovery. Silver Spring, Maryland (May 7, 2019) – Following the release of a dramatic report by the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPEBS), the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) President and CEO, Dan Ashe, released the following statement: The conclusions in the... Read More