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Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Earns Accreditation from Association of Zoos & Aquariums

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo received re-accreditation yesterday from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums’ (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission. The announcement came during the association’s annual conference in Portland.
To earn accreditation, the Zoo underwent a thorough investigation to ensure it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully [...]

15Sep2009 | Sara | 0 comments | Continued

Cash-strapped Boston zoo may be forced to close doors, euthanize animals

By Matt Viser, Boston Globe Staff
The Franklin Park Zoo, a Boston institution that has drawn generations of city and suburban families, might be forced to close its doors and possibly euthanize some of its animals as a result of the deep budget cuts imposed by Governor Deval Patrick, zoo officials said Friday.
Without more state funding, [...]

11Jul2009 | Sara | 0 comments | Continued