Association of Zoos and Aquariums: Species Survival Plan® Programs

Association of Zoos and Aquariums: Species Survival Plan® Programs
Source: American Association of Zoo Veterinarians (AZA)

The mission of an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) cooperatively managed Species Survival Plan® (SSP) Program is to oversee the population management of select species within AZA member institutions (i.e., AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, Conservation Partners, and Certified Related Facilities (CRFs)) and to enhance conservation of this species in the wild.