Montgomery Zoo introduces Baby Ostrich Flock referred to as the “Beans”

Montgomery Zoo introduces Baby Ostrich Flock referred to as the “Beans”

The Montgomery Zoo is excited to announce the arrival and public debut of four young ostrich chicks: Navy, Chickpea, Lima, and Green Bean. The “beans,” as they are lovingly referred to, hatched betwee... ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

January 07, 20263 min read

Khamai Foundation Secures Critical Habitat for the Mindo Harlequin Toad Through ZAA’s Conservation Initiative Grant

Khamai Foundation Secures Critical Habitat for the Mindo Harlequin Toad Through ZAA’s Conservation Initiative Grant

Arlequín Reserve expands by 28 hectares, securing the last habitat of the critically endangered Mindo Harlequin Toad, thanks to Khamai Foundation’s rapid-response project and support from ZAA’s CIG gr... ...more

ZAA News

November 21, 20252 min read

Baby Giraffe, Ozzi, Makes First Debut at Montgomery Zoo

Baby Giraffe, Ozzi, Makes First Debut at Montgomery Zoo

The Montgomery Zoo is thrilled to announce the debut of its tallest baby resident, a female giraffe calf named Ozzi, born on August 3. ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

November 13, 20252 min read

Celebrating Our 2025 ZAA Award Winners!

Celebrating Our 2025 ZAA Award Winners!

Honoring the 2025 ZAA Award recipients for their outstanding achievements in animal care, education, exhibit design, and conservation. ...more

2025 Annual Conference

November 03, 20252 min read

Showcasing Innovation: 2025 ZAA Conference Poster Presentations

Showcasing Innovation: 2025 ZAA Conference Poster Presentations

Learn more about our 2025 ZAA Conference Poster Presenters! ...more

2025 Annual Conference

October 08, 20251 min read

African Safari Wildlife Park welcomes another endangered antelope

African Safari Wildlife Park welcomes another endangered antelope

A critically endangered Mountain Bongo was born July 14 at African Safari Wildlife Park in Ohio—the Park’s second Bongo birth this year and seventh since 2022. ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

September 25, 20251 min read

Zoofari Parks Welcomes First Second-Generation Rhino Birth

Zoofari Parks Welcomes First Second-Generation Rhino Birth

Zoofari Parks announces the birth of Kipenzi, a southern white rhinoceros calf born July 24 at the Gulf Breeze Zoo. Kipenzi is the first second-generation calf born across Zoofari Parks’ facilities — ... ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

September 22, 20253 min read

Towering Tykes: Four Giraffe Calves Add to Tanganyika’s Baby Boom

Towering Tykes: Four Giraffe Calves Add to Tanganyika’s Baby Boom

Tanganyika Wildlife Park’s baby boom continues with four giraffe calves born summer 2025! Their births support giraffe conservation while delighting guests with playful personalities and unforgettable... ...more

ZAA Accredited Facility News

September 10, 20253 min read