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Indianapolis Zoo Loses AZA Accreditation Status
The zoo is working with the association through a membership program after officials cited communication and collaboration concerns and said changes need more time.
- On Monday, September 28, the Indianapolis Zoo confirmed it lost its national accreditation after the Association of Zoos and Aquariums declined its most recent application, though the facility remains open to visitors.
- AZA identified "longstanding" organizational concerns involving internal consistency and communication across departments, while acknowledging several achievements and requesting more time for improvements.
- Accreditation decisions followed several incidents over the past year, including the zoo waiting 11 days to report two stolen endangered tortoises and CEO Rob Shumaker stepping down in March after 16 years.
- Indianapolis Zoo is now partnering with AZA through its "Pathways to Membership" program, which allows the facility to work directly with the association on targeted improvements toward reinstatement.
- Gaining AZA-accredited status provides zoos greater eligibility for grants and participation in Species Survival Plans, as the association oversees standards covering animal welfare, veterinary care, and safety.
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Indianapolis Zoo loses AZA accreditation status
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo has lost its accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after its application for continued accreditation was not approved during the latest accreditation cycle. The zoo confirmed the decision Monday and said it is exploring options to regain accreditation, including working with the AZA through its Pathways to Membership […]
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Indianapolis Zoo loses its AZA accreditation
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Zoo has lost its nationwide accreditation. The zoo confirmed it was not approved by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the latest accreditation cycle but is pa…
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Indianapolis Zoo loses accreditation, works to restore standing
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