![]() The changes followed the recent documentary film, "The Conservation Game," which raised questions about the way celebrity conservationists, including longtime Columbus Zoo director Jack Hanna, acquire exotic animals. The AZA team that visited the zoo for the review commended those changes, but also said it wanted “to see that these changes can be sustained.” Zoo officials quickly promised to appeal the decision, noting that the zoo had already made numerous changes to meet AZA standards ahead of their accreditation review. They also were concerned with inappropriate business practices by the zoo’s former leadership. At the time, the AZA’s accreditation commission expressed concerns with the zoo’s repeated animal transfers with non-AZA members to supply baby animals for entertainment purposes. The AZA first denied the Columbus Zoo’s accreditation in early October, following a routine, five-year accreditation review process. "We are exploring all options to continue fulfilling our mission and to continue our work with endangered and threatened species that need our help,” he said. COLUMBUS ZOO DIRECTOR PROFESSIONALThe zoo welcomes standards and scrutiny in evaluating an institution, and being accredited by a third-party professional association is important, Schmid said. ![]() ![]() ![]() Losing accreditation from the AZA impacts eligibility for certain funds, animal exchange and conservation programs, and can determine whether a facility is subject to certain state laws.Įditorial: Zoo, Equitas, Shelter Board must work to re-earn trust after disgraceful scandals This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. ![]()
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