Government Affairs

AZA Government Affairs represents the interests of the association before the US Congress, federal agencies, and international treaties affecting wildlife. Read more about AZA Government Affairs.

Federal Partnerships

Partnerships with key federal agencies have been an important operational element for many of our AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. Partnerships include the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Endangered Species Program, the National Marine Sanctuary Program, and the Natural Resources Laureate Program.

Read about some of our successful partnerships.

More Resources

In the Resource Center you'll find contact information for key US and Canadian government agencies, AZA's congressional testimony and public comments on key regulations, the Washington Report on Zoos and Aquariums, and information about the Convention on Biological Diversity (CITES). Visit the AZA Resource Center.

Questions?

Please contact or call 301-562-0777 x249.