What is AZA doing to minimize the risk for visitors who visit accredited zoos and aquariums?
It’s important to note that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the H5N1 avian influenza does not spread easily from birds to humans. In addition, there are no known cases of H5N1 avian influenza anywhere in North America. If H5N1 were to be found in the U.S. or Canada, recommended guidelines would include not allowing education program animals off zoo grounds to visit schools and discontinuing behind-the-scenes tours of animal food preparation and storage areas, as well as any area where birds are housed.
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- My facility is currently an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) or Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) accredited member, does that mean it is automatically accredited with ZAA?
- What is AZA doing to minimize the risk for visitors who visit accredited zoos and aquariums?
- What is AZA doing to minimize the risk for the animals in accredited zoos and aquariums?
