Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says top accreditation regained
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says it has regained its most important accreditation almost a year and a half after accreditation was denied.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says it has regained its most important accreditation almost a year and a half after accreditation was denied.
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) granted the Columbus Zoo accreditation following an inspection in December, the zoo announced Monday.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is back on the roster for the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. Columbus Zoo President and CEO Tom Schmid said that over the year-and-a-half since losing the zoo’s accreditation, the group had restructured its animal care program as well as developed “over 30 new financial policies […]
The AZA removed the accreditation in October 2021, citing an investigation into misuse of funds and reports of intentional animal transfers for entertainment.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has regained full accreditation from the prestigious Association of Zoos & Aquariums following a December inspection.