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Accreditation Results
Congratulations to the twenty four institutions that were granted AZA accreditation by the independent Accreditation Commission at the Annual Conference in Milwaukee.
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2008 is the Year of the Frog

Disney, Amphibian Ark, Conservation International (CI) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) have launched a Public Service Announcement (PSA) starring Kermit the Frog and Selena Gomez from Disney Channel's The Wizards of Waverly Place calling attention to the plight of the world's amphibians. Visit The Year of the Frog hear their message and to learn more about the global amphibian crisis.

Update: 2009 Accreditation Standards

New and revised accreditation standards for 2009 (in PDF) approved by the AZA Board of Directors in 2008.

Register for 2009 Professional Training

Courses fill up quickly. Register now!

Enter the CONNECT Photo Contest

If you're a staff member or volunteer at AZA-accredited institution — and you've got a great photograph to share — you can enter the CONNECT Magazine photo contest. The winning entry will appear on the cover of the December issue.

Recent Press

Zoos and Aquariums Kick Off Year of the Frog on Leap Day
Today, Leap Day, more than 100 accredited zoos and aquariums in North America, joined by their counterparts around the globe, kicked off the Year of the Frog to educate people about the amphibian conservation crisis. [more]

Leapin' Lizards It's The Geico Gecko At The Houston Zoo
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) and the Houston Zoo today, joined by the popular GEICO Gecko costume character and 150 students from Dodson Elementary School, launched the live GEICO Gecko exhibit at the Houston Zoo. [more]

Zoo Support for Elephant Conservation Hits Record Levels
The International Elephant Foundation (IEF) today announced their support for 15 new elephant conservation projects for 2008, marking a record level of support. [more]

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