At Henry Vilas Zoo, being accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) means our animals receive the highest level of care possible. 🐾 Every detail, from daily routines and enrichment to habitats and health checks, is designed with their wellbeing in mind. AZA accreditation represents the gold standard in animal care, and it’s a commitment we uphold every single day, for every animal. Come see what the highest level of care looks like in action! | Henry Vilas Zoo

Welcome to this month's AZA Takeover by Racine Zoo! Building trust with animals and positive reinforcement training is a key part of being a zookeeper. Racine Zoo's keepers work with their Masai giraffe, Jabari, to get him comfortable with voluntary hoof trims. It takes months of work to make this possible, but training like this results in what you see here—a very calm giraffe enjoying his pedicure! #MeetAZAMembers | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Feeling great! The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) has announced we were granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Woodland Park Zoo is proud to have held the meritorious distinction as an accredited AZA member since 1982. To be accredited, Woodland Park Zoo underwent a thorough review to make certain it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards in categories which include animal care and welfare, veterinary programs, conservation, education, safety and

AZA-accredited institutions work tirelessly for the wellbeing of the hundreds of thousands of animals in our care. We protect threatened and endangered species around the world. And we commit our lives to creating a future where all people respect, value, and conserve wildlife and wild places. When it comes to care, education, and conservation—it’s in our nature. See how we’re making an impact at https://www.aza.org/. #ItsInOurNature #Conservation #Zoo #Aquarium #WildlifeConservation #AZA2024 |

Meet Calypso. Despite her rough start, this green sea turtle at the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland is an amazing success story! 17 years ago she was found cold-stunned in the Long Island Sound. Then, due to an infection, one of her front flippers had to be amputated. At the time, she was deemed non releasable. She was moved to the Aquarium, where she has grown to be the 500 pound queen of the Blacktip Reef! | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums