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Accreditation Timeline
CZS and Brookfield Zoo have maintained
the following accreditations through today.
1985 – Alliance of Marine Mammal
Parks & Aquariums
As the accrediting body for facilities worldwide that connect
visitors with marine mammals, the Alliance sets rigorous
standards for best practices in marine animal care, environmental Are you passionate about
quality, and animal training. CZS was a founding member. animals and conservation?
1986 – Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) Consider applying for the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS)
AZA is dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums Associates, a volunteer group of dedicated young professionals.
in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. The CZS Associates help support Brookfield Zoo through
AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums meet the highest standards fundraising events, conservation education, and advocating
public awareness for the zoo’s programs.
in animal care and welfare and provide a fun, safe, and educational
family experience. In addition, AZA commits millions of “As a CZS Associate, I am able to collaboratively
dollars each year to support scientific research, conservation, advocate for the zoo and help their initiatives
and education programs. grow while networking with other young
professionals. It is truly an honor!”
2012 – ArbNet Morgan Olszewski, Member since 2017
This Morton Arboretum-based group sets standards for arboreta
(botanical gardens that feature woody plants). Brookfield Zoo Visit CZS.org/Associates and complete your application today!
was the first U.S. zoo to become a certified arboretum and CZS
Associates
showcases at least 100 species of plants from around the world.
2013 – International Marine Animal
Trainers’ Association (IMATA) Applications are accepted quarterly. Engagement and other requirements apply.
IMATA’s Accreditation for Animal Trainer Development
Programs recognizes facilities with outstanding systems for
training animal care staff in the science and art of animal
training while employing positive reinforcement.

2016 – American Humane
Humane Conservation™ is a certification program of American
Humane, the first national humane organization in America
and the world’s largest certifier of the welfare and humane
treatment of animals in working and other environments.
Brookfield Zoo was the first zoo in the world to achieve the
program’s Humane Certified™ seal, which recognizes facilities
that meet the highest standards of animal care.

2019 – National Inclusion Project
The nonprofit group promotes the inclusion of children with
disabilities and special needs in activities with peers who are
non-disabled. Brookfield Zoo’s Zoo Camp was one of the first
programs to be accredited. Zoo Camp has also been accredited
by the American Camp Association, the accreditation organization
for camps in North America.

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