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Announcements and News

Register for the New Mid-Year Meeting

The Mid-Year Meeting — in Oklahoma City on March 22-27, 2009 — offers six full days of in-depth discussions, meetings, and workshops. A flexible registration plan allows you to attend one day, three days, or the full meeting.

Save the date!

The 2009 AZA Annual Conference lands in Portland, September 12-17, hosted by the Oregon Zoo.

Updated 2009 Accreditation Standards

New and revised accreditation standards for Veterinary Care and Research (in PDF) were approved by the AZA Board of Directors in March, 2008.

Recent Press

AZA-accredited Zoos and Aquariums – One-Stop Shopping for the Holidays
November 20, 2008
This year, do your holiday shopping at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo or aquarium near you. Gift shops are always stocked with fun toys, tasty treats and unique products you won't find anywhere else.
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2008 Year of the Frog: The State of The Frogs
October 12, 2008
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today released a report on progress made to date on amphibian conservation as zoos and aquariums took up the challenge during 2008, the Year of the Frog. "AZA is proud of the rapid and significant response of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums to save frogs, toads, and salamanders," said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy.
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Twenty-four North American Zoos and Aquariums Earn AZA Accreditation
September 26, 2008
All twenty four institutions underwent a thorough investigation to insure they have and will continue to meet ever-rising standards which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety.
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Aquariums Vital to Ocean Conservation
June 6, 2008
Aquariums across the country have something to celebrate this World Ocean Day (June 8): their universal support for ocean conservation.
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Orion Seafood International and AZA Announce Partnership
June 6, 2008
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Orion Seafood today announced a partnership that will support ocean conservation through the sale of all-natural environmentally sustainable Healthy Oceans® Shrimp.
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