AZA and its accredited zoos and aquariums are dedicated to the research and conservation of, and education about, both in situ and ex situ populations of animal species. With more than 230 accredited members, AZA continues to build North America's largest wildlife conservation movement. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums fund over 2500 conservation projects in more than 100 countries and spend on average $160 million on conservation initiatives annually. To assist our accredited institutions in their conservation efforts, information about AZA's Conservation Grants Fund and other funding sources are provided.