Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums ( AZA ) , originally the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums , is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization founded in 1924 dedicated to the advancement of zoos and public aquariums in the areas of conservation , education , science , and recreation . 
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