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The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), originally the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA), is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 and dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation.
The Zoo Tourist: Visiting America's Zoos and Aquariums. Red and Black Publishers. ISBN 9781610011440. OCLC 1400972328. Nyhuis, Allen W. (2008). America's Best Zoos: A Travel Guide for Fans & Families. Branford, CT: Intrepid Traveler. ISBN 9781887140768. OCLC 179814034. Uddin, Lisa (2015). Zoo Renewal: White Flight and the Animal Ghetto ...
In order to apply for accreditation, a zoo or aquarium must engage in the care and exhibition of animals with a focus on conservation, as well as perform educational outreach and participate in breeding programs. [3] As of 2023, ZAA recognizes 65 accredited zoos and aquariums, including the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and the San Antonio Zoo. [4]
The fame of D.C. pandas has never waned, and though panda now exist at other zoos in the nation, their importance and reputation in this city remains. But don’t get excited for “pandemonium ...
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The giant pandas at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., are set to return to China in December 2023, per the terms of a partnership between the zoo and the country.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park (formerly known as Lowry Park Zoo or Lowry Park Zoological Garden) is a 63-acre (25 ha) nonprofit zoo located in Tampa, Florida.In 2009, Lowry Park Zoo was voted the #1 Family Friendly Zoo in the US by Parents Magazine, [3] and is recognized by the State of Florida as the center for Florida wildlife conservation and biodiversity (HB 457).
Since 2010, the Memphis Zoo has been working with an array of other conservation organizations to breed and release the species, which the zoo calls “America’s rarest snake.”