Animal Health

Species- and taxon-specific husbandry manuals and other guidelines and standards can be found in the Conservation Programs Database [member login required].

Acquisition / Disposition Policy
The AZA Acquisition / Disposition Policy was created to guide and support member institutions in their animal acquisition and disposition decisions.

Wildlife Contraception Center at the Saint Louis Zoo
The AZA Wildlife Contraception Center at the Saint Louis Zoo ensures that contraceptives are safe and effective; brings new contraceptive methods to the zoo, aquarium, and wildlife communities; and assists Species Survival Plan coordinators, mammal curators, wildlife managers and veterinarians in choosing and administering appropriate contraceptives.

Government Agencies that Affect Zoos and Aquariums
Includes both US and Canadian government agencies

Husbandry Manuals and Standards
Manuals, standards and guidelines, master plans, studbooks, and other documents are now found in the Conservation Programs Database [member login required].

Public Contact with Animals / Program Animals
Includes Recommendations for Developing an Institutional Program Animal Policy, the board-approved Program Animal Policy.

Quarantine Procedures
Recommended quarantine procedures are found in the Guide to Accreditation of Zoological Parks and Aquariums and Accreditation Standards.

SSP / TAG Veterinary Advisory Group Information
Maintained by the American Association of Zoo Veterinarians