Accreditations & Accolades
Accredited By
Association of Zoos & Aquariums
The AZA's Accreditation Commission evaluates every zoo or aquarium to make sure it meets the AZA's standards for living environments, social groupings, health, and nutrition. Every animal at AZA-accredited institutions undergoes a thorough welfare assessment at least once a year. AZA also ensures that animals are provided with enrichment to stimulate natural behavior. The Accreditation Commission also evaluates the veterinary program, involvement in conservation and research, education programs, safety policies and procedures, security, physical facilities, guest services, and the quality of the institution's staff.
About AZA Accreditation
World Assocation of Zoos & Aquariums
WAZA members are regional associations, national federations, zoos, and aquariums, dedicated to providing the highest standards of care and striving to achieve the most in the conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
About WAZA
Assocation of Science and Technology Centers
ASTC is a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of—and engagement with—science and technology among all people and a mission to champion and support science and technology centers and museums.
About ASTCAwards
Virginia Green Travel Alliance Award Winner - Best Attraction
The Virginia Green Travel Alliance is the state’s program recognizing tourism partners that have self-certified their environmental efforts. Since 2011, Virginia Green has recognized hundreds of Travel Stars and Travel Leaders for their commitments to sustainability and contributions to green tourism in Virginia. We are proud to have received the Green Program Award for Best Attraction.
About the Virginia Green Travel Alliance