Under the direction of the AZA’s SSP, recommendations to attempt a breeding with “Josh” and “Akili”, (African Lions), resulted in “Akili” being killed by her attempted mate “Josh”.
The gorillas watched the dog warily, according to zoo staff reports, with one following the lost dog for a short period of time and another chasing it away from a ledge.
In the midst of masive failures the AZA is constantly petitioning law makers on all levels to exempt facilities under its accreditation from laws related to zoos and other related exhibits and parks.