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AZA Recertification

AZA Recertification

The Turtle Conservancy is delighted to report that we have once again passed our AZA certification!

On April 20th, the Turtle Conservancy attended the AZA Accreditation Commission for our 5-year recertification hearing. This included an AZA accreditation committee of 13 directors, vets, and CEOs from around the country. Many were the heads of prestigious organizations like Monterey Bay Aquarium, WCS, OKC Zoo, and more and we were pleased to share that we passed our certification with a successful report.

Support Conservation Centers, Aquariums, and museums through the shutdown

Support Conservation Centers, Aquariums, and museums through the shutdown

Help us urge Congress and the White House to include non-profit organizations that support public nature and STEM education in COVID-19 Relief and Economic Stimulus Legislation! As an AZA-certified facility, we host thousands of children and families every year at our center and field programs. We also educate millions of people worldwide online and through social media. This work can only continue through this shutdown by voicing your support!

AZA Safe

AZA Safe

The TC is proud to announce our participation as a founding member of the American Turtles SAFE program by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. This exciting new program will strengthen the fight to save our native turtles through a collaborative partnership between dozens of zoos, aquariums, universities, government agencies, and conservation non-profits…

2018 AZA Conference

2018 AZA Conference

As the world’s only AZA certified turtle and tortoise facility, we participated in the AZA conference again this year. Many zoos and aquariums stopped by our booth to learn about how we’ve protected over 50,000 acres of wild land for turtles and tortoises…

AZA Awards TC $25,500 for Ploughshare Tortoise Conservation

AZA Awards TC $25,500 for Ploughshare Tortoise Conservation

Ploughshare Tortoise conservation just received a tremendous boost from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Conservation Grants Fund through their highly competitive process...

AZA Certification

AZA Certification

“By meeting the highest standards, the Turtle Conservancy has shown it is a true leader in wildlife conservation.” “It takes hard work and dedication to meet Association of Zoos and Aquariums Standards,” said AZA Interim President and CEO Kris Veers at the Turtle Conservancy's 5-year recertification hearing.