Bend's High Desert Museum receives accreditation from Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Association of Zoos and Aquariums awards accreditation to Potawatomi Zoo

The Wilds receives full accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The numbers are in! A record-breaking 3,011 zoo and aquarium professionals from 49 states, D.C., and 21 countries joined us in Tampa for the largest #AZA Annual Conference ever. 🏆 A huge thank you to The Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa at Lowry Park, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for hosting and creating so many memorable moments at #AZA2025. 💚 We welcomed three new member institutions, bringing the AZA family to 254 accredited facilities! Thanks to our sponsors, exhibitors, and every attendee for ma

You asked what AZA means. We heard you! AZA stands for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, a trusted organization that sets the highest standards for animal care, welfare, conservation, and education. We’re proud to be an AZA-accredited aquarium, which means our team goes above and beyond to ensure our animals receive exceptional care and that our conservation efforts make a real impact. 🐧🌊 | Newport Aquarium

Rachael has the best job in the world – protecting it! Help her educate the next generation of conservationists. | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums