2021 ZAA Conference: Science, Learning & Transformation

Call for expressions of interest to nominate for 2021 ZAA Awards

The Zoo and Aquarium Association Awards are a celebration and acknowledgement of achieved extraordinary success resulting from the dedication and valuable work of our member zoos and aquariums and their positive impact on conservation and animal welfare. There are several categories available to enter, ensuring the opportunity for recognition in numerous areas.

Award categories

All awards operate on a two-tier system, which aims to provide smaller zoos and aquariums a chance to compete on a more level playing field. The two-tiers are as follows:

• large institutions – operating expenditure above $1.5 million
• small institutions – operating expenditure $1.5 million or below
  
  

Award categories include:

• Engagement Award
• Exhibit Awards
• Conservation Award
• Environmental Sustainability Award
• Employee of the Year Award

Download Criteria Guide

To express your interest for submitting a nomination for the ZAA Awards, please follow download the criteria guide above and then submit your Expression of Interest.