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The Registrar also serves as liaison to relevant government agencies, other zoological institutions and conservation organizations, including zoological and/or aquarium accrediting bodies (i.e. , Association of Zoos and Aquariums [AZA]), regarding animal records, wildlife permitting, and related matters. 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