GlobeNewswire: Association of Zoos and Aquariums Contains the last 10 of 36 releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=42024-03-29T08:43:24ZGlobeNewswirehttp://www.globenewswire.com/External?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/06/14/1869052/0/en/Association-of-Zoos-and-Aquariums-Supports-Cincinnati-Zoo-Regarding-Transfer-of-Ndume-the-Gorilla.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782Association of Zoos and Aquariums Supports Cincinnati Zoo Regarding Transfer of Ndume the Gorilla2019-06-14T14:49:35Z<![CDATA[Silver Spring, Maryland, June 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last week, a federal judge ordered The Gorilla Foundation (the Foundation) to cooperate in good faith with the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden by returning 38–year-old western lowland gorilla Ndume back to a facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) as required by a 2015 loan agreement.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/05/20/1828984/0/en/Association-of-Zoos-and-Aquariums-Selects-Ten-Outstanding-Candidates-for-2019-Professional-Development-Program.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782Association of Zoos and Aquariums Selects Ten Outstanding Candidates for 2019 Professional Development Program2019-05-20T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[Silver Spring, Maryland, May 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten talented aquarium and zoo professionals were selected for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP), now in its sixth year. Based on a survey of directors at AZA aquariums and zoos, it is estimated that there will be approximately 20 zoo or aquarium director openings per year for the next 10 years at facilities accredited by AZA. Knowing this, the AZA is proactively providing development opportunities for next generation leaders of AZA-accredited zoological facilities through the ELDP. AZA has announced the 2019 class, which consists of the following ten individuals:]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/05/17/1826894/0/en/AZA-Accredited-Zoos-and-Aquariums-Are-Saving-Endangered-Animals-From-Extinction.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782AZA-Accredited Zoos and Aquariums Are Saving Endangered Animals From Extinction2019-05-17T13:00:00Z<![CDATA[Millions are invested by AZA members to help species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Millions are invested by AZA members to help species listed under the Endangered Species Act.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/05/15/1825353/0/en/Association-of-Zoos-and-Aquariums-Launches-Wines-to-Benefit-Endangered-Species.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782Association of Zoos and Aquariums Launches Wines to Benefit Endangered Species2019-05-15T14:00:00Z<![CDATA[Drink Wine. Save Animals. Stay Wild. Drink Wine. Save Animals. Stay Wild.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/05/07/1818603/0/en/New-U-N-Report-Shows-Drastic-Action-Necessary-to-Save-Species.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782New U.N. Report Shows Drastic Action Necessary to Save Species2019-05-07T14:47:49Z<![CDATA[AZA-Accredited facilities are part of the solution, helping with species recovery. AZA-Accredited facilities are part of the solution, helping with species recovery.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/04/29/1811434/0/en/AZA-Accredited-Zoos-and-Aquariums-Announce-Nationwide-Party-for-the-Planet-to-Celebrate-Earth-Month.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782AZA-Accredited Zoos and Aquariums Announce Nationwide “Party for the Planet” to Celebrate Earth Month2019-04-29T14:46:52Z<![CDATA[Party for the Planet®: Spring Into Action events will focus on making a positive impact on wildlife and wild places Party for the Planet®: Spring Into Action events will focus on making a positive impact on wildlife and wild places]]>Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Party For The Planet: Spring Into Action effort will see over 120 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums hold events that focus on family-friendly activities that help make our world a better place for all who live in it.https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/04/23/1808106/0/en/Riverbanks-Zoo-and-Garden-s-Gecko-Breeding-Program-Receives-Award-from-Association-of-Zoos-Aquariums.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782Riverbanks Zoo and Garden’s Gecko Breeding Program Receives Award from Association of Zoos & Aquariums2019-04-23T15:00:00Z<![CDATA[Silver Spring, MD, April 23, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has recognized the work of zoological professionals in the Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko Species Survival Plan ® (SSP) Program with AZA’s 2019 SSP Sustainability Award.]]>photo courtesy of Riverbanks Zoo and Gardenhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/04/11/1802679/0/en/AZA-Premieres-Our-Wildlife-Heroes-PSA-Featuring-Contest-Winners.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782AZA Premieres "Our Wildlife Heroes" PSA Featuring Contest Winners2019-04-11T12:05:00Z<![CDATA[Finalists represent diverse background and unwavering dedication to conservation among all AZA members Finalists represent diverse background and unwavering dedication to conservation among all AZA members]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/01/30/1707923/0/en/AZA-and-WTA-Announce-Support-for-New-Wildlife-Trafficking-Bill.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782AZA and WTA Announce Support for New Wildlife Trafficking Bill2019-01-30T21:09:38Z<![CDATA[Silver Spring, MD, Jan. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) announced its support for the “Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act” (H.R.864) introduced by U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and Don Young (R-AK). This legislation would enhance the fight against wildlife trafficking by strengthening federal enforcement against poachers, traffickers, and the global trade in illegal wildlife and seafood products. It also would engage whistleblowers in the fight to bring down global trafficking rings, and it would provide dedicated funding for wildlife conservation at no expense to American taxpayers.]]>https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/31/1679263/0/en/Association-of-Zoos-and-Aquariums-Statement-on-Tragedy-at-Conservators-Center-in-North-Carolina.html?f=22&fvtc=4&fvtv=33782Association of Zoos and Aquariums Statement on Tragedy at Conservators Center in North Carolina2018-12-31T20:29:47Z<![CDATA[Silver Spring, MD, Dec. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At a North Carolina big cat rescue facility, a young intern was killed by a lion that had escaped its enclosure. In response to the tragedy, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) issued the following statement:]]>