JACKSON ZOO RECEIVES ACCREDITATION FROM ZOOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Jackson, Miss.- On December 13th, the Jackson Zoo received an official letter of accreditation from the Zoological Association of America (ZAA). The ZAA is made up of over 60 properties in the United States, including the Fort Worth Zoo, San Antonio Zoo, and Pittsburgh Zoo, among others.
Originally formed in 1987, the mission of the ZAA is "to promote responsible ownership, management, conservation, and propagation of animals in both private and public facilities through professional standards in husbandry, animal care, safety and ethics." ZAA accredited members are among the finest facilities in the United States, with the best safety record of any of the major zoological trade associations.
The inspection took place in November, with several members of the ZAA spending time going over the property, examining exhibits, animals and records, and meeting staff members. Properties are judged on the following criteria:
Physical Facility
Husbandry and Animal Care Practices
Record Keeping and Health Care Records
Knowledge of Animals by Personnel
Animal Diet and Nutrition
Facility Security
Veterinary Care
Licensing and Permits
Safety Plans
Husbandry and Animal Care Practices
Record Keeping and Health Care Records
Knowledge of Animals by Personnel
Animal Diet and Nutrition
Facility Security
Veterinary Care
Licensing and Permits
Safety Plans
The letter stated that the Jackson Zoo has continued to meet all ZAA's objectives: professional standards for husbandry and animal care practices; accurate animal and medical records; appropriate, safe, and quality existence for animals kept in a captive environment; safe environment for humans, both staff and visitors; and enhanced survival of species by the use of appropriate methods.
"ZAA accreditation standards meet or exceed all accepted industry standards," said Jackson Zoo Director Beth Poff. "Our recognition by this organization shows that our animal care and safety standards have been and will continue to be our highest priority."
The accreditation has been granted for the next five years, and allows Jackson Zoo staff additional support for care and husbandry of the over 200 species that reside on West Capitol. The Jackson Zoo is continuously regulated by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Mississippi State Department of Fish & Wildlife (MSDFW).
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11 comments:
DAMN!!! just can NOT deliver the coup de grace!!!
Now can we get an elephant at the zoo?
Stokes doesn't count.
It sounds as though the Zoo officials should be running the city instead of the standing mayor......
12:58 Order one from Amazon with overnight shipping? Just a thought.
This is a lower tei9r than AZA,but something is better than no accreditation.
The zoo is a joke
When were you last at the zoo 6:38? And, what is your comparison? Are you comparing it with large city zoos that also get state support?
Is the primary cause for decline the location?
And, if it's the location, why did it become a bad location and when?
And, why should an agricultural museum be considered an attraction more worthy of funding and more of an asset than a zoo?
I would suggest to you that if you want to solve problems, you need to take a cold blooded look at how those problems came to exist and stop repeating them.
It's not spending money , it's how you spend it. But, you likely thought a meat packing plant or Magnolia Venture was a better way to spend tax dollars than making our capitol city an attractive destination. And, we couldn't and wouldn't, when it was suggested turn Jackson State into an urban university, could we? Neither race would allow that.
God forbid our legislators should look at what other States have done to keep their capitol city vibrant and reverse urban decay.
Hot Air balloon and her daily inflation.
6:38 I go there often with my kids and yes the main problem is the location. It absolutely should be moved to the golf course off of 55. Problem is the city owns the zoo, so don't be blaming state leaders for the city's problems.
I see no reason the state should put more(they've given several million lately) money into the zoo until the city agrees to let go control of it.
I would like to visit the zoo but don't know which side of the bars is the safest.
If you can't make it in the SEC, join Conference USA. Simple.
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