http://Houstonzoofrogs.org Houston zoo Release RSS feed. . Copyright 2005, Houston zoo Tendenci Membership Management Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@Houstonzoofrogs.org Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:15:24 GMT Release http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/en/rel/3/ (HOUSTON) March 7, 2008 … The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) today announced that the Houston Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission. The Zoo has been accredited since 1989 when it was first recognized by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, the predecessor of today’s AZA. The AZA sets exceptionally high standards in all areas of our operations, from animal care to guest experience and everything in between, said Sharon Joseph, VP of Animal Programs at the Houston Zoo. AZA accreditation affirms and recognizes the efforts of the entire Zoo staff to uphold and exceed those standards. We’re very proud of our staff and the support we receive from the community and our board members, added Joseph. The Houston Zoo has made enormous strides in the last five years of its operation under the non-profit Houston Zoo, Inc., said Houston Zoo board chairman Jonathan Day. It’s gratifying to have this progress recognized by... http://Houstonzoofrogs.org/en/rel/3/ noemail@Houstonzoofrogs.org Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:00:00 GMT