Montgomery Zoo Staff’s Dedication Leads to First Caribbean Flamingo Chicks in Years

Montgomery Zoo Staff’s Dedication Leads to First Caribbean Flamingo Chicks in Years

Big news from the Montgomery Zoo! For the first time in over 20 years, four Caribbean flamingo chicks have hatched—thanks to the dedication and creativity of the animal care team. ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

July 17, 20254 min read

Tiny Hippo, Big News: Critically Endangered Pygmy Hippo Born at Kansas Wildlife Park

Tiny Hippo, Big News: Critically Endangered Pygmy Hippo Born at Kansas Wildlife Park

An endangered pygmy hippo calf was born June 26 at Tanganyika Wildlife Park - one of fewer than 3,000 left in the wild. Healthy, playful, and ready to charm - learn more about this tiny ambassador! ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

July 14, 20253 min read

It’s a three-peat! Fort Worth Zoo hatches critically endangered gharial crocodiles for three consecutive years

It’s a three-peat! Fort Worth Zoo hatches critically endangered gharial crocodiles for three consecutive years

It’s a three-peat! Fort Worth Zoo hatches critically endangered gharial crocodiles for the third year in a row — a historic first in North America and a major win for conservation. ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

July 11, 20253 min read

ZAA Launches New Aardwolf Animal Management Program

ZAA Launches New Aardwolf Animal Management Program

ZAA proudly welcomes the aardwolf to its AMP portfolio. Led by Sheri Sublett of TPFECF, the program focuses on developing sustainable populations, expanding husbandry knowledge, and supporting collabo... ...more

ZAA News

July 07, 20251 min read

History is made as ZooWorld Zoological Park announces the birth of the first aardwolf pups born in the U.S in over 40 years!

History is made as ZooWorld Zoological Park announces the birth of the first aardwolf pups born in the U.S in over 40 years!

ZooWorld Zoological Park celebrates the birth of two rare aardwolf pups - marking the first U.S. birth since the 1980s and a major milestone in conservation efforts. ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

July 02, 20253 min read

Gulf Breeze Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a New Giraffe Calf

Gulf Breeze Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a New Giraffe Calf

Gulf Breeze Zoo Celebrates the Birth of a New Giraffe Calf! ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

June 30, 20252 min read

ZAA Members Step Up to Assist Others

In 2024, many ZAA members and accredited facilities played a key role in disaster response efforts with ZDR3. We’re grateful for their support and proud to stand together. ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

June 10, 20252 min read

Registration Opens for 2025 ZAA Annual Conference in San Antonio

Registration is now open for the 2025 ZAA Annual Conference in San Antonio! Join us October 1–4 for expert sessions, networking, and exclusive experiences. Don’t miss it - early bird deadline is Augus... ...more

2025 Annual Conference

June 02, 20252 min read