The AZA Accreditation Quarter Century Award, developed in 2015, acknowledges 25 years of continuous accreditation, AZA's gold standard for zoo & aquarium quality. This honor recognizes commitment to maintaining the highest standards in animal care, welfare, management, veterinary care, conservation, education, staffing, facilities, safety, guest services, and more. Awardees are applauded for their continuous dedication to best modern zoological practices and philosophies--the hallmarks of AZA accreditation.
2021 Awardees
African Safari Wildlife Park
Northeastern Wisconsin (NEW) Zoo
Rainforest and Aquarium at Moody Gardens
The Wilds