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AZA switches to virtual Annual Conference

AZA switches to virtual Annual Conference

Jun 22, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on AZA switches to virtual Annual Conference

"This will be the first time since World War II that an in-person Annual Conference will not be held."
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Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19

Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19

Apr 09, 2020 #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Current Issue, Events, Features, Headlines, Museums, North America, People, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Sustaining the mission: Zoos and aquariums in the age of COVID-19

Zoos and aquariums like San Diego Zoo Global and Monterey Bay Aquarium continue their missions whether or not they’re able to open to the public.
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AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums contribute $24 billion to US economy

AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums contribute $24 billion to US economy

Nov 27, 2019 Attractions, Business, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums contribute $24 billion to US economy

The 215 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums in the U.S. serve more than 183 million annual visitors and support over 212,000 jobs
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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Director Chris Kuhar sworn in as new Chair of AZA Board of Directors

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Director Chris Kuhar sworn in as new Chair of AZA Board of Directors

Sep 26, 2019 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Latin America & Mexico, North America, People, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Director Chris Kuhar sworn in as new Chair of AZA Board of Directors

As Chair of the Board, Kuhar will be involved in every aspect of the national organization.
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Audubon Nature Institute receives marketing award from AZA

Audubon Nature Institute receives marketing award from AZA

Sep 21, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Audubon Nature Institute receives marketing award from AZA

Audubon Nature Institute’s campaign was designed to intrigue the public about the 2018 inaugural year of Audubon Zoo Lights presented by Children’s Hospital.
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31 zoos and aquariums receive AZA accreditation

31 zoos and aquariums receive AZA accreditation

Sep 19, 2019 Asia, Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on 31 zoos and aquariums receive AZA accreditation

The accreditation process includes a detailed application and a meticulous on-site multiple-day inspection
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Winners named for AZA’s Party for the Planet video contest

Winners named for AZA’s Party for the Planet video contest

Aug 16, 2019 Attractions, News, North America, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Winners named for AZA’s Party for the Planet video contest

Party for the Planet®is one of AZA’s largest public engagement efforts
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Registration open and full schedule available for AZA 2019 Annual Conference

Registration open and full schedule available for AZA 2019 Annual Conference

Jun 19, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Registration open and full schedule available for AZA 2019 Annual Conference

From Sept 7-11, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the International Marine Mammal Trainers Association (IMATA) will host a joint Conference this in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Chelsea Clinton to address AZA Mid-year Meeting

Chelsea Clinton to address AZA Mid-year Meeting

Mar 06, 2019 Attractions, Business, Events, News, People, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Chelsea Clinton to address AZA Mid-year Meeting

Scheduled for publication on April 2, 2019, Don’t Let Them Disappear will introduce young readers to a selection of endangered animals, and share what makes them special, and also what threatens...
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Former San Antonio Zoo director Steve McCusker receives Marlin Perkins Award from AZA

Former San Antonio Zoo director Steve McCusker receives Marlin Perkins Award from AZA

Oct 02, 2018 Attractions, Business, Events, News, North America, People, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on Former San Antonio Zoo director Steve McCusker receives Marlin Perkins Award from AZA

"At San Antonio Zoo Steve changed the way guests experience the zoo through the creation of Africa Live, Kronkosky's Tiny Tot Nature Spot, Lory Landing, and Gibbon Forrest.”
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