The Florida Association of Zoos & Aquariums (FAZA) 
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to high ethical standards in the management of professional zoos, aquariums, and animal parks in Florida. 

Accreditation
Our voting members are required to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the organization which sets the highest standards in the world for animal care, education, conservation, and science. Less than 10% of federally licensed US wildlife exhibitors have met these rigorous standards. 

Meet our members

See our member zoos and aquariums 
and plan your visit.

Become a Member

Support FAZA's mission as an Associate or Affiliate Member

MEMBER RESOURCES

Meetings, grant applications, legislative updates, and more.
FAZA is a member of the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature), the world’s largest and most diverse environmental network, harnessing the knowledge, resources and reach of more than 1,300 Member organisations and some 16,000 experts. IUCN implements a large and diverse portfolio of conservation projects worldwide. Combining the latest science with the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects work to reverse habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve people’s well-being.
Lots of people are afraid of sharks. In reality, sharks have a lot more reason to fear us. Approximately a quarter of all shark and ray species are estimated to be threatened with extinction. Each year tens of millions of skates, sharks, rays, and chimaeras are caught. 
This is bad for the ocean. As apex predators, sharks play a key role in the marine ecosystem. FAZA is a partner with Wildlife Conservation Society and the larger community of people who care about sharks, rays, and skates who are making a difference by taking action to support the Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act and raising awareness of the plight of these essential and marvelous species. Learn more about these important efforts for our world.