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- EIN 55-0526930
- (301) 562-0777
- 8403 Colesville Rd Ste 710 Silver Spring MD 20910-3397 USA
- www.aza.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Animals, Wildlife Preservation & Protection
Mission: The association is an educational organization dedicated to the advancement of zoological parks and aquariums in the areas of species conservation, animal welfare, and conservation education.
Programs: Conservation education: provides support to aza members in the development and implementation of zoo and aquarium education programs to advance the understanding of wildlife. Provides on-going professional development opportunities, both on site and online and through conferences, publications, websites, newsletters, etc. Offers opportunities for the exchange of educational information on a range of topics relevant to the zoo and aquarium community.
public education & communication: provides educational information to the public, media, zoos and aquariums regarding aza programs. Monitors industry news. Provides exchange of educational information through publications (newsletter to members, directory, brochures, publications, website).
conservation & science: aza facilitates, supports, promotes and coordinates cooperative animal management, conservation and scientific initiatives of aza member institutions. Program provides grants for conservation through the conservation grants fund.