Documents

Important Documents

Access key resources and official documents relevant to wildlife care and management.
This section includes regional regulations, permit guidelines, international welfare standards, and other materials essential to accredited operations.

AAWHC Animal Welfare Assessment MANUAL
AAWHC Animal Welfare Committee Terms of Reference
AAWHC Animal Welfare Policy
AAWHC Code of Ethics
AAWHC Conservation Policy
AAWHC Education Policy
AAWHC Population Management Committee Terms of Reference
AAWHC Population Management Policy
AAWHC Sustainability Policy
WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy
EAZA Standards for Accomodation and Care
USDA Animal Care
AMMPA Accreditation Standards & Guidelines
AZA Acreditation Standards & Related Policies
European Association for Aquatic Mammals
WAZA Guidelines for Animal-Visitor Interactions
IUCN Guidelines for Reintroductions and Other Conservation Translocations
AZA Penguin Care Manual