The Animal Welfare Award from the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums is given to an institution that demonstrates an outstanding, comprehensive, and holistic approach to positive animal care.
Lincoln Park Zoo's Senior Vice President Maureen Leahy says {quote} “We’re incredibly proud of our work that has set industry-wide best practices for animal welfare science and research."
Lincoln Park Zoo is the first North American institution to receive the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums award.
The WAZA has nearly 400 member institutions worldwide.
