Before entering the EAZA Accreditation Programme (EAP), we advise applicants to check that they are meeting or progressing towards the EAZA Standards of Animal Care, Conservation, Education, Research and Ethics.

Step 1: the Administrative Procedure
Read about the administrative procedure in the EAZA Membership and Accreditation Manual
View a sample Accreditation Questionnaire
Read how ZIMS data can be used to help with preparing accreditation documents (support document provided by Species360)

Step 2: The Screening Mission
Read about the accreditation screening visit procedure in the EAZA Membership and Accreditation Manual
View a quick guide to the screening mission - for institutions
View a quick guide to the screening mission - for screeners
View a sample Screening Team Questionnaire
Read how ZIMS data can be helpful during the screening mission (support document provided by Species360)

Step 3: The Decision-Making Process
Read about how the decision is made in the EAZA Membership and Accreditation Manual
Read about the types of membership in the EAZA Membership and Accreditation Manual

Additional Resources
Read about the accreditation costs and responsibilities in the EAZA Membership and Accreditation Manual