Why Humane Conservation™?
Humane Conservation™ is a certification program of American Humane, the first national humane organization in America and the world’s largest certifier of the welfare and humane treatment of animals in working and other environments. When you see the Humane Conservation program’s Humane Certified™ logo, be assured that the facility meets the highest standards of animal care.
Program Details
About the Certification
Ensuring the humane treatment of animals in zoos, aquariums, and animal parks
Scientific Advisory Committee
Meet the experts behind our Humane Conservation standards
White Paper
Why do we need Humane Conservation certification? Read our White Paper to find out
The Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation
Humankind’s Highest Honor for the Conservation of Earth’s Endangered and Disappearing Species
75 Humane Certified™ Parks
The good work that professionals at zoos and aquariums do is helping to save species, provide life-saving research and education, and inspire millions of visitors each year to protect the animals that they see and interact with. American Humane has created a rigorous certification program so that visitors have a way to recognize the best zoos and aquariums around the world. Support these modern day zoological facilities by visiting a Humane Certified™ zoo or aquarium near you – when you see the Humane Certified™ seal, rest assured that the facility meets the highest standards of animal care.
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