At Henry Vilas Zoo, being accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) means our animals receive the highest level of care possible. 🐾 Every detail, from daily routines and enrichment to habitats and health checks, is designed with their wellbeing in mind. AZA accreditation represents the gold standard in animal care, and it’s a commitment we uphold every single day, for every animal. Come see what the highest level of care looks like in action! | Henry Vilas Zoo

Welcome to this month's AZA Takeover by Racine Zoo! Building trust with animals and positive reinforcement training is a key part of being a zookeeper. Racine Zoo's keepers work with their Masai giraffe, Jabari, to get him comfortable with voluntary hoof trims. It takes months of work to make this possible, but training like this results in what you see here—a very calm giraffe enjoying his pedicure! #MeetAZAMembers | The Association of Zoos and Aquariums