SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Tracy Aviary has once again received accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums after a review by an independent commission.
Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is considered the “global gold standard” of zoo and aquarium care, according to AZA president and CEO Dan Ashe. Accreditation means that an institution has been evaluated by experts and found to meet established standards and best practices in the field.
Two flamingo chicks hatch at Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City
Tracy Aviary has received AZA accreditation before, but as part of the process to ensure that zoos and aquariums continue to meet the highest standards of care, facilities must go through the accreditation process every five years.
CEO of Tracy Aviary Tim Brown said, “Our team embraces the process of accreditation because it facilitates a deep dive into everything we do and helps us find opportunities for improvements. This process leads to better outcomes for the animals in our care, our guests and our staff.”…