Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), originally the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, is an American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 and dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. AZA is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, and accredits zoos. There were 238 accredited facilities as of 2019, primarily in the US, and also a handful in eleven other countries.
| Abbreviation | AZA |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 1924 (as American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums) |
| Type | Not-for-profit organization |
Tax ID no. | 55-0526930 |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Focus | Accreditation of zoos and aquariums; conservation; advocacy |
| Headquarters | Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 38°59′41″N 77°01′53″W |
Area served | International |
| Method | Accreditation |
| Berto Castro | |
President, Chief Executive Officer | Dan Ashe |
Executive Vice President | Craig Hoover |
Revenue (2016) | $12,786,124 |
| Expenses (2016) | $10,427,633 |
Employees (2016) | 42 |
Volunteers (2016) | 350 |
| Website | www |
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