Program Leader's Handbook

In the following handbooks, you'll find all of the administrative information you'll need to run an AZA conservation program, including expectations, obligations, and directions for creating and distributing key program documents. You'll also find information on who to contact for assistance.

These handbooks, which were developed by the AZA Conservation & Science Department and the Wildlife Conservation and Management Committee (WCMC), replace the Conservation Programs Resource Guide (CPRG).

Applications to become a Studbook Keeper, PMP Manager, SSP Coordinator, and TAG Chair may be downloaded as MS Word fill-in forms.

Taxon Advisory Groups (TAG)

Taxon Advisory Group (in PDF) Handbook (12 pp.)
TAG Chair Application (Word fill-in form)
Petition to Create a New TAG (in PDF) (3 pp.)

Regional Collection Plans (RCP)

Regional Collection Plan Handbook (in PDF) (20 pp.)

Population Management Plans (PMP)

Population Management Plan Handbook (in PDF) (13 pp.)
PMP Manager Application (Word fill-in form)

Species Survival Plans (SSP)

Species Survival Plan Handbook (in PDF) (20 pp.)
SSP Coordinator Application (MS Word fill-in form)
Non-Member SSP Participant Guide (in PDF) (25 pp.)
Non-Member SSP Participant Application (MS Word fill-in form) (13 pp.)

Studbooks

Studbook Handbook (in PDF) (20 pp.)
Studbook Keeper Application (Word fill-in form)
Regional to International Studbook Application (Word fill-in form)