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We are protectors, defenders and friends. We are the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. #ItsInOurNature #SavingSpecies

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🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🎉 It's time to Party for the Planet with AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums from #EarthDay to #WorldOceansDay! 🍃 Discover how you can be a champion for the Earth: bit.ly/41MvFbB. #PartyForThePlanet #EarthDay2025 #ItsInOurNature #AZA #Conservation

🌎 Happy Earth Day!  🎉 It's time to Party for the Planet with AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums from #EarthDay to #WorldOceansDay! 🍃 Discover how you can be a champion for the Earth: bit.ly/41MvFbB. #PartyForThePlanet #EarthDay2025 #ItsInOurNature #AZA #Conservation
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If you’ve been to the Philadelphia Zoo any time in the last 92 years, you’ve probably have seen “Mommy”, the Galapagos tortoise. 🐢 Estimated to be 97 years old, Mommy arrived at the Zoo in 1932! Read about her new hatchlings: bit.ly/4jRvZPp. #Tortoise #Reptiles

If you’ve been to the Philadelphia Zoo any time in the last 92 years, you’ve probably have seen “Mommy”, the Galapagos tortoise. 🐢 Estimated to be 97 years old, Mommy arrived at the Zoo in 1932! Read about her new hatchlings: bit.ly/4jRvZPp.

#Tortoise #Reptiles
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Loss is a normal, but difficult part of working at a zoo or aquarium. 🧡 In Connect, read stories from animal care specialists from @DPZoo as they reflect on making compassionate decisions for animals who are aging or suffering from severe illnesses: bit.ly/3ScyZda.

Loss is a normal, but difficult part of working at a zoo or aquarium. 🧡 In Connect, read stories from animal care specialists from @DPZoo as they reflect on making compassionate decisions for animals who are aging or suffering from severe illnesses: bit.ly/3ScyZda.
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Ready, set, bonobo! 🐵 We recently celebrated our 51st SAFE species program: SAFE Bonobo! 👏 Congratulations to Team Bonobo, and thank you for your commitment to saving this #EndangeredSpecies. More about the new #Bonobo program: bit.ly/3A1Zbxw. #AZASAFE #Bonobos

Ready, set, bonobo! 🐵 We recently celebrated our 51st SAFE species program: SAFE Bonobo! 👏 Congratulations to Team Bonobo, and thank you for your commitment to saving this #EndangeredSpecies. More about the new #Bonobo program: bit.ly/3A1Zbxw. #AZASAFE #Bonobos
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🦒 Virtual Reality so good, even the animals want to try… 📸 Spotted in Krakow Zoo 🇵🇱 #IMMOTION #ImmersiveEdutainment #ConservationEducation

🦒 Virtual Reality so good, even the animals want to try…

📸 Spotted in Krakow Zoo 🇵🇱 

#IMMOTION #ImmersiveEdutainment #ConservationEducation
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🎉 With 3 healthy births in 2025, Chattanooga Zoo is now home to 11 pied #Tamarins. Chattanooga’s troop now makes up about a quarter of the entire U.S. population of the species. More about the #Chattanooga tamarins in Connect: bit.ly/4iUmG0b. #Tamarin #Monkeys

🎉 With 3 healthy births in 2025, <a href="/ChattanoogaZoo/">Chattanooga Zoo</a> is now home to 11 pied #Tamarins. Chattanooga’s troop now makes up about a quarter of the entire U.S. population of the species. More about the #Chattanooga tamarins in Connect: bit.ly/4iUmG0b. #Tamarin #Monkeys
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Happy #CincoDeRhino! 🦏🎉Once the most numerous rhino species, #BlackRhinos faced a devastating decline between 1960 and 1995. Down by 98% due to #Poaching and habitat loss. Learn how SAFE is making a difference for rhino conservation across Africa: bit.ly/3A1Zbxw.

Happy #CincoDeRhino! 🦏🎉Once the most numerous rhino species, #BlackRhinos faced a devastating decline between 1960 and 1995. Down by 98% due to #Poaching and habitat loss. Learn how SAFE is making a difference for rhino conservation across Africa: bit.ly/3A1Zbxw.
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🎈 Sacramento Zoo hosted a lively “Clouded Leopard Party” to celebrate Serai and Rajasi, 2 #CloudedLeopards who recently joined the zoo. 🐾 In Connect, learn how the zoo is taking “paw-sitive” steps to protect this rare #Leopard species: bit.ly/4iUmG0b. #CloudedLeopard

🎈 <a href="/SacramentoZoo/">Sacramento Zoo</a> hosted a lively “Clouded Leopard Party” to celebrate Serai and Rajasi, 2 #CloudedLeopards who recently joined the zoo. 🐾 In Connect, learn how the zoo is taking “paw-sitive” steps to protect this rare #Leopard species: bit.ly/4iUmG0b. #CloudedLeopard
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Meet the tiny predator with a big personality! 🐣 A #PygmyFalcon chick hatched in March at San Antonio Zoo 🦍. Not only is this chick a symbol of hope for its species, but it’s also a record-breaker. Read how in Connect: bit.ly/4iUmG0b. #SanAntonio #SanAntonioZoo #Falcons

Meet the tiny predator with a big personality! 🐣 A #PygmyFalcon chick hatched in March at <a href="/SanAntonioZoo/">San Antonio Zoo 🦍</a>. Not only is this chick a symbol of hope for its species, but it’s also a record-breaker. Read how in Connect: bit.ly/4iUmG0b.

#SanAntonio #SanAntonioZoo #Falcons
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💡 Light plays an important role in almost every aspect of #AnimalBehavior and biology. However, designing habitats in #Zoos and #Aquariums that account for species-conscious #Lighting is complex. 💭 Hear insights from our members in Connect: bit.ly/3RRYLU5.#Anima…

💡 Light plays an important role in almost every aspect of #AnimalBehavior and biology. However, designing habitats in #Zoos and #Aquariums that account for species-conscious #Lighting is complex. 💭 Hear insights from our members in Connect: bit.ly/3RRYLU5.#Anima…
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🐦 Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! 🏙️ This year’s conservation theme, "Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities", highlights how we can coexist with #Birds by making our neighborhoods safer and more welcoming for them. bit.ly/3GQnnKu.

🐦 Today is #WorldMigratoryBirdDay! 🏙️ This year’s conservation theme, "Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities", highlights how we can coexist with #Birds by making our neighborhoods safer and more welcoming for them. bit.ly/3GQnnKu.
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We are excited to celebrate our 52nd #AZASAFE species program: #EasternMassasaugaRattlesnake! It'll focus on #Conservation breeding, field research, education, and training the next generation of #Snake and #Husbandry experts. More about this program: bit.ly/3A1Zbxw.

We are excited to celebrate our 52nd #AZASAFE species program: #EasternMassasaugaRattlesnake! It'll focus on #Conservation breeding, field research, education, and training the next generation of #Snake and #Husbandry experts. More about this program: bit.ly/3A1Zbxw.
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Tomorrow is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! 🍃 AZA's strong partnerships with federal agencies help shape effective policies that protect #EndangeredSpecies in human care and the wild. 🏛️ Learn how #AZA’s federal priorities support endangered species: bit.ly/3FbJgDf.

Tomorrow is #EndangeredSpeciesDay! 🍃 AZA's strong partnerships with federal agencies help shape effective policies that protect #EndangeredSpecies in human care and the wild. 🏛️ Learn how #AZA’s federal priorities support endangered species: bit.ly/3FbJgDf.
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🐾 Ten years ago, on #EndangeredSpeciesDay, AZA officially launched the SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction program. 📃 Check out 3 inspiring SAFE programs that are restoring wild populations: bit.ly/4mm1iDT #AZASAFE #ItsInOurNature #EndangeredSpecies

🐾 Ten years ago, on #EndangeredSpeciesDay, AZA officially launched the SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction program. 📃 Check out 3 inspiring SAFE programs that are restoring wild populations: bit.ly/4mm1iDT

#AZASAFE #ItsInOurNature #EndangeredSpecies
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🍃 Learn about how @ZooMiami's overnight camping adventure "Nature Play" helped Josh Olmstead, the #Zoo's Grants and Annual Giving Manager, remember why he loves his work: bit.ly/45fIMa8. #ItsInOurNature #Grantwriting #Fundraising #GrantWriter #ZooMiami

🍃 Learn about how @ZooMiami's overnight camping adventure "Nature Play" helped Josh Olmstead, the #Zoo's Grants and Annual Giving Manager, remember why he loves his work: bit.ly/45fIMa8.

#ItsInOurNature #Grantwriting #Fundraising #GrantWriter #ZooMiami
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🌿 Guests today are making a statement with their destinations — choosing places that align with their values, from #Sustainability to conservation. David Rosenberg, of SSA, shares insights in Forbes. 🌱 #GuestExperience #Conservation 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4dlnsSC.

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Is your team’s work shaping the future of #Zoos and #Aquariums? We want to recognize YOU! Apply for #AZA Honors and Awards by 6/13 and celebrate your institution’s impact in #Conservation, #Education, and much more! bit.ly/3Mtydq9. 📸 Christopher Gutierrez, @PhoenixZoo

Is your team’s work shaping the future of #Zoos and #Aquariums? We want to recognize YOU! Apply for #AZA Honors and Awards by 6/13 and celebrate your institution’s impact in #Conservation, #Education, and much more! bit.ly/3Mtydq9. 📸 Christopher Gutierrez, @PhoenixZoo
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Congratulations to Dallas Zoo for taking home the gold🎖️with their "Zoologists and Tattoos" video for The Telly Awards. Love all the passion that runs much more than skin deep! Watch the full video bit.ly/4jpCO9X

Congratulations to <a href="/DallasZoo/">Dallas Zoo</a> for taking home the gold🎖️with their "Zoologists and Tattoos" video for The Telly Awards. Love all the passion that runs much more than skin deep! Watch the full video bit.ly/4jpCO9X
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Is your team’s work shaping the future of zoos and aquariums? AZA wants to recognize YOU! Apply for AZA’s Honors and Awards by June 13 and celebrate your institution’s impact in conservation, education, and much more! Learn more: aza.org/honors-awards

Is your team’s work shaping the future of zoos and aquariums? AZA wants to recognize YOU! Apply for AZA’s Honors and Awards by June 13 and celebrate your institution’s impact in conservation, education, and much more! 

Learn more: aza.org/honors-awards
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📢 Full program sessions announced for the 2025 AZA Annual Conference in Tampa! Click to view the full program sessions & to register to attend! annual.aza.org/2025/ Early bird discounts available until 8/15. #AZA #AZA2025 #zoo #aquarium

📢 Full program sessions announced for the 2025 AZA Annual Conference in Tampa!

Click to view the full program sessions &amp; to register to attend! annual.aza.org/2025/ Early bird discounts available until 8/15.

#AZA #AZA2025 #zoo #aquarium