2010 Accreditation Documents
2010 Guide to Accreditation of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (in PDF)
The complete guidelines for zoos and aquariums applying for AZA accreditation (34 pp.).
2010 Accreditation Standards and Related Policies (in PDF)
The complete standards for zoos and aquariums applying for AZA accreditation (66 pp.)
2010 Accreditation Questionnaire (Application) (in DOC) (24 pp.)
Accreditation Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2010 editions of the Accreditation Inspector's Handbook (in PDF) and Visiting Committee Report Form (in DOC) or contact Jennifer DiNenna, Program Assistant, Accreditation Programs, at 301-562-0777, ext. 248, to receive a hard copy.
2010 Certification Documents
2010 Guide to Certification of Related Facilities (in PDF)
The complete guidelines for facilities applying for AZA certification (34 pp.).
2010 Certification Questionnaire (Application) (in DOC) (24pp.)
Certification Inspector's Handbook and Report Form
Visiting Committee Members may download the 2010 editions of the Certification Inspector's Handbook (in PDF) and Visiting Committee Report Form (in DOC) or contact Jennifer DiNenna, Program Assistant, Accreditation Programs, at 301-562-0777, ext. 248, to receive a hard copy.
Accreditation A thru Z Power Point
For more information on the accreditation process a Power Point presentation entitled "Accreditation A thru Z" is available. The presentation covers pointers for institutions going through the process and for those institutions considering applying for accreditation. It also provides information for current and potental accreditation and certification inspectors. You may obtain a copy of the presentation by contacting Jennifer DiNenna, Program Assistant, Accreditation Programs.
Accreditation Rack Cards for Visitors
Show your visitors what your AZA accreditation means! Download the Accreditation Rack Card.