The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has announced that the Singapore Oceanarium at Resorts World Sentosa was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. Each application was evaluated by the independent Accreditation Commission and determined to meet AZA’s standards for animal well-being, care, and management.
“Congratulations to the leadership and staff at the Singapore Oceanarium for attaining the global ‘gold standard’ in zoological and aquarium accreditation,” said Dan Ashe, president and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
“AZA’s standards continuously evolve to reflect best practices in the zoo and aquarium profession, with a strong emphasis on animal care and wellbeing at their core. Singapore Oceanarium has demonstrated a dedication to this exceptional level of care and is the first facility outside of the US to achieve a completely clean inspection with no further areas identified for improvement.”
AZA accreditation includes a detailed application and a meticulous multiple-day on-site inspection by an independent team of zoological professionals. The inspecting team analyses all aspects of the facility’s operation, including animal care and wellbeing; veterinary care; staff training; educational programs; conservation efforts; financial stability; risk management; governance; and guest services. Detailed reports from the inspection team and the facility alike are then thoroughly evaluated by the Accreditation Commission. Finally, the Commission interviews top officials from the facility at a formal hearing, after which accreditation is fully granted, provisionally granted for one year, or denied.
A thorough review ensures that each facility has met and will continue to meet ever-rising standards. As a condition of Association membership, AZA facilities must complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years.
Ms Lena Lee, Executive Vice President, Attractions & Destination Experience at Resorts World Sentosa, said: “Receiving the accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums once again, with no areas for improvement identified in this latest evaluation, is a reflection of the rigour and consistency of our standards across all aspects of animal wellbeing and operations. This recognition affirms the Singapore Oceanarium’s commitment to the highest levels of care, veterinary excellence and conservation stewardship. It also reinforces our responsibility to provide a safe, enriching environment for the animals in our care, while advancing meaningful education and conservation outcomes for our guests and the wider community.”
There are 240 AZA-accredited institutions and 14 AZA-accredited related facility members in 12 countries. For a complete list of accredited AZA facilities, please visit https://www.aza.org/current-accreditation-list.
About AZA
Founded in 1924, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, animal welfare, education, science, and recreation. AZA is setting the global gold standard, accrediting 254 of the top zoos, aquariums, and related facilities in 12 countries. Look for the AZA accreditation logo whenever you visit a zoo or aquarium as your assurance that you are supporting a facility dedicated to providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for you, and a better future for all living things. The AZA is a leader in saving species and your link to helping animals all over the world. To learn more, visit www.aza.org.
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