Accreditation to Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort in The Bahamas
The Association of Zoos &
Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in
The Bahamas was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation
Commission.
"Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet tough Association of
Zoos and Aquariums accreditation standards," said AZA President and CEO Jim
Maddy. "The leadership and staff of Atlantis are to be congratulated for
the hard work and commitment that they put into the accreditation process."
To be accredited, Atlantis underwent thorough investigation to ensure
it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include
animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA
requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous
accreditation process in order to be members of the association, and are
required to resubmit to this process every five years.
"We are thrilled that our aquarium and marine mammal staff, our
facilities and habitats have been recognized by such a prestigious
association as the AZA," said Frank Murru, chief marine officer, Kerzner
International. "We take pride in the dedicated care we provide for our
marine mammals and over 50,000 marine animals of 250 species and in the
education programs we share with our millions of guests to help them
understand these unique creatures. It is exciting to have this recognized
publicly with the receipt of this prestigious accreditation."
Atlantis is the home of world's largest open-air marine habitat and
Dolphin Cay (pronounced "key"), the new, state-of-the-art dolphin
interaction and education center. Both the marine habitat and Dolphin Cay
were created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of
these remarkable ocean inhabitants. Dolphin Cay is also the new residence
of the sixteen Katrina Dolphins, some of whom were swept to sea during
Hurricane Katrina from their previous habitat at the Marine Life Oceanarium
in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Atlantis has been applauded for their work with the Bahamian government
and local community in the development and implementation of continuing
outreach and education programs. The resort is currently completing the
curriculum and roll out of a science program for children in grades 7-9 in
order to better prepare them for a career in the science and marine mammal
industries.
Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in
The Bahamas was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation
Commission.
"Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet tough Association of
Zoos and Aquariums accreditation standards," said AZA President and CEO Jim
Maddy. "The leadership and staff of Atlantis are to be congratulated for
the hard work and commitment that they put into the accreditation process."
To be accredited, Atlantis underwent thorough investigation to ensure
it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include
animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA
requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous
accreditation process in order to be members of the association, and are
required to resubmit to this process every five years.
"We are thrilled that our aquarium and marine mammal staff, our
facilities and habitats have been recognized by such a prestigious
association as the AZA," said Frank Murru, chief marine officer, Kerzner
International. "We take pride in the dedicated care we provide for our
marine mammals and over 50,000 marine animals of 250 species and in the
education programs we share with our millions of guests to help them
understand these unique creatures. It is exciting to have this recognized
publicly with the receipt of this prestigious accreditation."
Atlantis is the home of world's largest open-air marine habitat and
Dolphin Cay (pronounced "key"), the new, state-of-the-art dolphin
interaction and education center. Both the marine habitat and Dolphin Cay
were created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of
these remarkable ocean inhabitants. Dolphin Cay is also the new residence
of the sixteen Katrina Dolphins, some of whom were swept to sea during
Hurricane Katrina from their previous habitat at the Marine Life Oceanarium
in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Atlantis has been applauded for their work with the Bahamian government
and local community in the development and implementation of continuing
outreach and education programs. The resort is currently completing the
curriculum and roll out of a science program for children in grades 7-9 in
order to better prepare them for a career in the science and marine mammal
industries.
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