Basic Organization Information
American Association of Zoological Parks & Aquariums Inc
- Also Known As:
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Association of Zoos and Aquariums; AZA
- Physical Address:
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Silver Spring, MD
20910 3397
- EIN:
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55-0526930
- Web URL:
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www.aza.org
- NTEE Category:
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D Animal related
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D30 Wildlife Preservation/Protection
- Year Founded:
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1972
- Ruling Year:
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1972
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Mission Statement
<div>AZA accredited zoos and aquariums are places where people connect with animals. We are therefore dedicated to excellence in animal care and welfare, conservation, education, and research that collectively inspire respect for animals and nature. Our professional association's mission is to:</div>
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<div>1- Provide members with the best possible services.</div>
<div>2- Establish and maintaing excellent professional standards in all AZA institutions through the Accreditation Program.</div>
<div>3- Establish and promote high standards of animal care and welfare.</div>
<div>4- Promote and facilitate collaborative conservation programs.</div>
<div>5- Advocate effective governmental policies for our members.</div>
<div>6- Strengthen and promote conservation education programs for our public and professional development for our members.</div>
<div>7- Raise awareness of the collective impact of our members and their programs.</div>
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Leadership
James D. Maddy
Term:
Since
Apr
2006
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Program:
Conservation & Science
- Budget:
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$1,803,863
- Category:
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Animal-Related
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
<div>Program facilitates, supports, promotes and coordinates cooperative animal management, conservation and scientific initiatives of AZA members. Provides grants for endowment fund and other sources for conservation and related scientific and educational initiatives of AZA member institutions and collaborators.</div>
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Accreditation
- Budget:
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$430,117
- Category:
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Animal-Related
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
<div>Establishes standards and enforces professional ethics through ethics board. Provides assistance to public and membership in obtaining resource information.</div>
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Conservation and Education Programs
- Budget:
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$1,483,306
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Education
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
<p>AZA’s cooperative conservation programs organize scientifically-controlled conservation wildlife breeding programs as a hedge against extinction; increase public awareness of wildlife conservation issues; train zoo and aquarium professionals; develop and disseminate best practices; and reintroduce wildlife bred in zoos and aquariums into restored or secure habitats.</p>
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