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Celebrating Animal Conservation at Zoos and Aquariums

Celebrating Animal Conservation at Zoos and Aquariums

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Gorilla Grams: Episode 6 🦍 In this episode, we dive into the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) — a nationwide conservation program for many different species, including gorillas, that supports healthy, genetically diverse populations across accredited zoos. Our gorillas will live in Congo Falls, a world-class habitat built not only for their care, but to support long-term conservation efforts and the future of their species. Stay tuned for more Gorilla Grams as

Gorilla Grams: Episode 6 🦍 In this episode, we dive into the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) — a nationwide conservation program for many different species, including gorillas, that supports healthy, genetically diverse populations across accredited zoos. Our gorillas will live in Congo Falls, a world-class habitat built not only for their care, but to support long-term conservation efforts and the future of their species. Stay tuned for more Gorilla Grams as

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The numbers are in! A record-breaking 3,011 zoo and aquarium professionals from 49 states, D.C., and 21 countries joined us in Tampa for the largest #AZA Annual Conference ever. 🏆 A huge thank you to The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for hosting and creating so many memorable moments at #AZA2025. 💚 We welcomed three new member institutions, bringing the AZA family to 254 accredited facilities! Thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, and every attendee for ma

The numbers are in! A record-breaking 3,011 zoo and aquarium professionals from 49 states, D.C., and 21 countries joined us in Tampa for the largest #AZA Annual Conference ever. 🏆 A huge thank you to The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for hosting and creating so many memorable moments at #AZA2025. 💚 We welcomed three new member institutions, bringing the AZA family to 254 accredited facilities! Thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, and every attendee for ma

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We’re celebrating a milestone achievement at Utah’s Hogle Zoo: accreditation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) with a rare perfect score! 🎉 AZA accreditation is the gold standard in animal care, wellbeing, facilities, conservation, education, and guest experience. Out of more than 2,800 USDA-licensed animal exhibitors in the U.S., fewer than 10% are AZA accredited. In AZA’s 51 years of granting accreditation, Hogle Zoo is only the 10th organization to ever achieve a clean evaluat

We’re celebrating a milestone achievement at Utah’s Hogle Zoo: accreditation from The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) with a rare perfect score! 🎉 AZA accreditation is the gold standard in animal care, wellbeing, facilities, conservation, education, and guest experience. Out of more than 2,800 USDA-licensed animal exhibitors in the U.S., fewer than 10% are AZA accredited. In AZA’s 51 years of granting accreditation, Hogle Zoo is only the 10th organization to ever achieve a clean evaluat

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Did you know zoos and aquariums help with wildlife conservation?

Did you know zoos and aquariums help with wildlife conservation?

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Boston and Pittsburgh zoos trade gorillas

Boston and Pittsburgh zoos trade gorillas

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We couldn’t have done this without you, AZA community. Thank you for an inspiring 2025. And here’s to an even brighter 2026 ahead! #Immotion | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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Professor Roger John Wheater has played a defining role in shaping modern zoo and aquarium conservation. A former WAZA President and Heini Hediger Award recipient, his career spans field conservation in Africa, transformative leadership at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), and the development of stronger global collaboration within the conservation community. 🎙️ In this interview, Professor Wheater reflects on the evolution of zoos and aquariums as conservation institutions, the

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Aquarium of the Pacific Helps Nearly 500 Trafficked Animals After Seizure by Wildlife Officials

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🐢 AZA’s SAFE Species programs play a critical role in preserving wild #Turtle populations. 🔊 Hear from Dave Collins of the Turtle Survival Alliance and program leader for the #AZASAFE American Turtle program as he discusses the program’s impact! ⬇️ #WildTurtleWeek #Turtles #AZASAFE #Wildlife #WildlifeConservation #ItsInOurNature #IllegalWildlifeTrade | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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We're AZA Accredited Again!

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Accredited zoos and aquariums are more than attractions — they're hubs for conservation, research and protection of wild animals. Check out a few of the remarkable The Association of Zoos and Aquariums members Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild has visited this season. Then, head to aza.org to find a member facility to visit this Zoos and Aquariums Month. Check out these episodes and more here: https://wildkingdom.co/45PRDQ5 | Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

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There’s a new face at Hogle Zoo 🐱 Meet 2-year-old sand cat, Cleo! Cleo comes to us from North Carolina Zoo on a The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan (SSP) breeding recommendation and will eventually be introduced to resident male sand cat, Asim. Described as shy but inquisitive, Cleo is starting to explore, play, and nap in cozy corners of her habitat in the Small Animal Building. 🐾 Stop by and welcome this tiny desert queen to the zoo! Learn more at https://www.hoglezoo

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Celebrate Earth Month with Dr. Rae and Zoos & Aquariums

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For many #Zookeepers, a love for animal care starts at a young age.🐢 Listen to Charlie Olson, a Senior Herpetologist, as he shares some funny and "ribbiting" memories from his time at the Tennessee Aquarium. 🐸 #NationalZookeeperWeek #NZKW #ZookeeperWeek #Herpetologist #Herpetology #Zookeeper #Reptiles #Amphibians #AnimalCare #TennesseeAquarium #Chattanooga #Tennessee #AZA #ItsInOurNature | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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🦩 Meet the new kids on the flock (or should we say flamboyance! 😊)

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Take a dip into ZooTampa at Lowry Park’s Stingray Shores to learn more about the charming Cownose Ray! 🌊 From New England to southern Brazil, Cownose Rays are an essential part of the shallow coastal water ecosystems that they inhabit. When foraging for food, these rays flap their triangular ‘wings’ to stir up sediment, providing smaller predators the opportunity to hunt for otherwise buried invertebrates. 🌿 Not only do Cownose Ray feeding habits support smaller predators, but they also provid

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Feeling great! The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) has announced we were granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Woodland Park Zoo is proud to have held the meritorious distinction as an accredited AZA member since 1982. To be accredited, Woodland Park Zoo underwent a thorough review to make certain it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards in categories which include animal care and welfare, veterinary programs, conservation, education, safety and

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Welcome to this month's AZA Takeover by Racine Zoo! Building trust with animals and positive reinforcement training is a key part of being a zookeeper. Racine Zoo's keepers work with their Masai giraffe, Jabari, to get him comfortable with voluntary hoof trims. It takes months of work to make this possible, but training like this results in what you see here—a very calm giraffe enjoying his pedicure! #MeetAZAMembers | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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