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Announcements and News

2009 Honors and Awards

The AZA Honors and Awards Committee is now accepting applications for the 2009 Bean, Diversity, Education, Exhibit, International Conservation, Marketing, and North American Conservation awards. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2009.

Apply to the Conservation Endowment Fund

The 2009 CEF Application and Guidelines are up! The deadline for submission is April 1, 2009.

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.

2008 AZA Photo Contest Winners

See the grand prize winner as well as all of the outstanding Honorable Mentions for the 2008 Photo Contest!

Save the date!

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

Call for Papers

Have a great idea for the Annual Conference program? Submit your proposal today! Deadline is Friday, April 10th, 5:00 pm EST.

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

North American Elephants Support Worldwide Elephant Conservation
January 6, 2009
The International Elephant Foundation (IEF) and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced their support for 12 elephant conservation projects for 2009. IEF-supported projects prevent human-elephant conflict, combat poaching, protect habitat, prevent disease, advance research and educate people. [more]

AZA Hails Incoming NOAA Administrator
December 19, 2008
The Association of Zoos and Aquarium commended President-elect Obama's choice of Dr. Jane Lubchenco to be the incoming Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). [more]

Zoo and Aquarium Infrastructure Projects Important to Communities
December 19, 2008
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today called for shovel-ready zoo and aquarium infrastructure projects to be eligible for Federal stimulus funding. [more]

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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