The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has lost its accreditation with its industry’s top accrediting body amid concerns regarding its acquisition of animals and inappropriate business practices by the zoo’s former leaders.
Zoo officials announced Wednesday morning that they plan to appeal the decision by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the top accrediting body for zoos and aquariums in the United States and a dozen other countries.
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The AZA’s accreditation process helps ensure its member facilities are meeting industry standards that emphasize animal welfare and care, veterinary programs, conservation, education and safety, the AZA’s website said. Accredited organizations must go through the accreditation process every five year
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