From the Desk of Dan Ashe

Last week, I gathered with hundreds of zoo and aquarium professionals at AZA’s Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, cohosted by our colleagues from the International Marine Animal Trainers’ Association (IMATA). This is our second time working with IMATA (first was in 2014), and I had the pleasure of joining IMATA Board Chair Kelly Flaherty Clark, of AZA-accredited Discovery Cove, in welcoming attendees from 37 countries. AZA and IMATA are stronger in achieving our... Read More

In late September, almost 3,000 zoo and aquarium professionals gathered in Seattle, Washington for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ 2018 Annual Conference. The Conference provided an opportunity to network with colleagues, discuss best practices, share new research and explore cutting-edge products and services. This past year, AZA achieved several significant milestones, all of which were celebrated throughout a special week in the Pacific Northwest: ... Read More