From the Desk of Dan Ashe

This Earth Day , we are living through a singular moment. The global economy is slowing as governments around the world have issued mandates encouraging social distancing in order to avoid overwhelming national health systems–in the United States alone, COVID-19 has infected over 825,000 people and more than 45,000 people have died, many without the comforting presence of those whom they most love. As a nation, we’ve adopted unprecedented changes in behavior. Yes, these... Read More

Guest blog by Craig Hoover, Executive Vice President of AZA “If you want to go quickly, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together.”  This African proverb captures the power of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums community.  We see it in the 238 accredited members who continually raise the bar of what it means to meet the gold standard of a modern zoo or aquarium, constantly pushing to advance the health and welfare of the animals in their care. ... Read More

5 Fun Facts about Polar Bears Guest blog written by Rob Vernon, senior vice president of communications and marketing. In honor of Polar Bear Day on February 27th, we’re sharing our favorite fun facts about polar bears, one of the most unique and amazing species on earth! 1. What color are polar bears? While polar bears may appear to have white skin and fur, they actually have black skin and translucent fur, which appears white, their fur reflects light and... Read More