The Association of Zoos & Aquariums offers Animal Care Manuals (ACMs) created by leading biologists, veterinarians, nutritionists, reproduction physiologists, behaviorists and researchers to equip zoo and …

Husbandry Manuals provide a wealth of best-practice information based on the collective experience of AZA facilities. The following taxon-specific documents are a valuable resource in the husbandry and …

Oct 23, 2025 · PDF | AZA's Giraffe Care Manual (2025) | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate

May 23, 2014 · Incorporating the science of nutrition into the management of captive animals. AZA Nutrition Advisory Group © 2026. All Rights Reserved.

The Animal Care Manual (ACM) template exists as a guide for authors, identifying the information that is relevant to include in each section. The template helps maintain similarities in formatting and location …

The manual assembles basic requirements, best practices, and animal care recommendations to maximize capacity for excellence in animal care and welfare. The manual should be considered a …

EAZA Best Practice Guidelines are produced by the various Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs) to merge expert husbandry knowledge and make it widely available within and outside the borders of the …

AAZV supports the dissemination of resources to promote animal wellbeing of zoo and wildlife species and support animal welfare science. These resources are compiled by the AAZV Animal Health and …

The manual assembles basic requirements, best practices, and animal care recommendations to maximize capacity for excellence in animal care and welfare. The manual should be considered a …

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