Association of Zoos and Aquariums
GPTKB entity
Statements (170)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkb:organization |
| gptkbp:accolade |
zoos
aquariums |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
sustainable practices
wildlife conservation animal rights biodiversity preservation wildlife conservation policies |
| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:World_Association_of_Zoos_and_Aquariums
|
| gptkbp:collaborates_with |
gptkb:scientific_research
government agencies conservation organizations universities for research |
| gptkbp:conducts |
conservation assessments
workshops on animal care surveys of member institutions public surveys on wildlife issues studies on animal behavior studies on conservation accreditation assessments studies on public engagement |
| gptkbp:current_champion |
animal advocacy.
|
| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
animal conservation efforts
|
| gptkbp:develops |
best practices
conservation action plans best practices for animal care |
| gptkbp:encourages |
community engagement
community involvement sustainable practices research on animal behavior collaboration among institutions sustainable tourism practices conservation initiatives public awareness of conservation issues public engagement with wildlife innovation in animal care practices |
| gptkbp:engages_in |
gptkb:public_outreach
advocacy efforts community outreach public outreach programs |
| gptkbp:evaluates |
gptkb:educational_programs
conservation efforts animal care practices |
| gptkbp:facilitates |
information sharing
collaborative research projects |
| gptkbp:focus |
gptkb:education
gptkb:research wildlife conservation conservation animal care |
| gptkbp:founded |
gptkb:1970
1924 |
| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:educational_campaigns
gptkb:strategy gptkb:reports youth programs membership benefits code of ethics outreach programs animal welfare standards volunteer programs scientific committees partnerships with corporations animal ambassador programs |
| gptkbp:has_a_focus_on |
public education about wildlife
|
| gptkbp:has_membership |
that includes zoos and aquariums from around the world
|
| gptkbp:has_mission |
advance the welfare of animals
|
| gptkbp:has_partnerships_with |
government agencies
non-profit organizations academic institutions conservation organizations |
| gptkbp:has_role |
public policy advocacy
global conservation efforts |
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Silver_Spring,_Maryland
|
| gptkbp:hosts |
annual conference
annual conferences |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
|
| gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:World_Association_of_Zoos_and_Aquariums
|
| gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
animal care
zoological education |
| gptkbp:is_a_source_of |
expertise in animal care
|
| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
animal rehabilitation efforts
|
| gptkbp:is_committed_to |
biodiversity preservation
ethical wildlife tourism |
| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
climate change initiatives
species recovery programs habitat restoration projects wildlife monitoring programs community conservation projects wildlife rescue efforts animal population management |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:American_Association_of_Museums
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
zoological standards
|
| gptkbp:membership |
over 240 accredited facilities
|
| gptkbp:mission |
advancing the conservation of wildlife
|
| gptkbp:moral |
member institutions
for member institutions |
| gptkbp:offers |
gptkb:Certification
gptkb:educational_resources certification programs professional development workshops and seminars webinars and workshops grants for conservation projects family programs community education programs internship programs educational resources for schools grants for conservation certification programs for professionals consultation services for zoos |
| gptkbp:participated_in |
international conservation initiatives
|
| gptkbp:promotes |
animal welfare
biodiversity sustainable practices responsible pet ownership ethical treatment of animals responsible wildlife tourism ethical practices in zoos the role of zoos in conservation |
| gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:Certification
gptkb:educational_resources training programs educational workshops networking opportunities technical assistance training programs for staff guidelines for animal care funding for research training for zoo staff guidelines for best practices networking opportunities for professionals crisis management resources technical assistance to members information on animal species resources for animal enrichment animal care guidelines resources for aquariums resources for zoos support for legislative advocacy guidance on habitat design support for endangered species programs |
| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:journal_of_zoo_and_aquarium_research
research findings |
| gptkbp:recognizes |
outstanding achievements in the field
|
| gptkbp:requires |
high standards for accreditation
|
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
for future growth
|
| gptkbp:supports |
gptkb:scientific_research
education programs habitat preservation research on animal behavior species recovery programs sustainable tourism initiatives wildlife corridors animal rescue efforts field conservation projects environmental education. animal rehabilitation efforts animal enrichment initiatives field conservation initiatives |
| gptkbp:vision |
a world where wildlife thrives
for a sustainable future for wildlife |
| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
animal enrichment practices
|
| gptkbp:website |
aza.org
|
| gptkbp:works_with |
universities
government agencies research institutions |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nashville_Zoo
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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