AZA Inspection December 9-11, 2025

Anyone can be asked about anything.

The document below is a reference sheet with answers to questions frequently asked during inspections. If you will be on site during the inspection, please take some time to review this document as well as the rest of this web page.

AZA Example Questions.pdf

ZOO ATLANTA'S MISSION & VISION

WE SAVE WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS THROUGH CONSERVATION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ENGAGING EXPERIENCES. OUR EFFORTS CONNECT PEOPLE TO ANIMALS AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION ACTION.

We envision a world where humans and wildlife flourish together.

Signature Conservation Partnerships

Click pictures to read more on Zoo Atlanta's website

Conservation South Luangwa (CSL)

Mission: To work with community and conservation partners in the protection of the wildlife and habitats of the South Luangwa Ecosystem

Location: Zambia (Africa)

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Mission: To save gorillas and the ecosystems in which they live through a scientific and people-centered approach to create a healthier planet for all

Location: Rwanda (Africa)

Golden Lion Tamarin Association (AMLD)

Mission: To promote the conservation of the Atlantic Forest in the coastal lowlands of the state of Rio de Janeiro, and all its characteristic fauna, particularly the golden lion tamarin

Location: Brazil (South America)

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Procedures Manual (EPM)

Where you can find it: Desktop hyperlink on all computers on the Zoo Atlanta Network (yellow hazard symbol)
What's in it: Information on how to respond to Codes and other emergencies

2025_Emergency Procedures Manual (EPM)_Rev 12.3.2025.pdf

Priority REsponse Codes

CODE ONE: Dangerous Animal Escape

An animal that is considered dangerous* or potentially dangerous is not in its designated enclosure or otherwise under the appropriate control of an authorized person.

CODE TWO: Person in with a Dangerous Animal

Unauthorized person in the same space as a dangerous animal without safety barriers between them

CODE THREE: Envenomation

A person has been bitten by a venomous animal.

Non-Priority Response Codes

CODE FOUR: Non-Dangerous Animal Escape

A non-dangerous animal is not in its designated enclosure or otherwise under the appropriate control of an authorized person.

CODE FIVE: Animal Medical Emergency

An animal medical emergency has occurred, veterinary response needed immediately.

*Dangerous animals: Adult apes, bears, elephant, lion, tiger, rhinoceros, venomous species

Non-Code Emergencies

Barrier Breach
Human Medical Emergency
Fire Emergency
Natural Gas Leak
Severe Weather

Bomb Threat
Suspicious Package Threat
Active Shooter
Code Adam (Missing Child)
Lost Parent

Education Department Supplemental EPM

Where you can find it: Red binder in the Education Habitat; home page of the Education Department SharePoint site
What's in it: A more focused explanation of Education personnel's responsibilities and departmental protocols on emergency responses

Education Department Supplemental EPM - Revised 4.9.2024.pdf

Other Need to Knows

Employee Health & safety MANUAL

Where you can find it: Health and Safety section of the Zoo Atlanta Intranet (also below!)
What's in it: An overview of Zoo Atlanta's health and safety standards, rules, regulations, and policies

Zoo Atlanta_Employee Health & Safety Manual_Rev 2_6.10.2025.pdf

Chemicals & Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Where you can find them: Health and Safety section of the Zoo Atlanta Intranet; home page of Education Department SharePoint site
What's in them: detailed information about chemicals and associated hazards

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