{"id":148965,"date":"2026-09-17T12:56:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/?p=148965"},"modified":"2026-09-17T14:19:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T13:19:55","slug":"reaseheath-mini-zoo-biaza-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/reaseheath-mini-zoo-biaza-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Reaseheath Mini Zoo awarded BIAZA accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='full_slider_1'  class='avia-fullwidth-slider main_color avia-shadow   avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first   container_wrap sidebar_left'  ><div  class='avia-slideshow av-bkj6kx1-46b1adb188482dc312e283e4e84f8263 avia-slideshow-featured_large av_slideshow_full avia-slide-slider av-slideshow-ui av-control-default av-slideshow-manual av-loop-once av-loop-manual-endless av-default-height-applied   avia-slideshow-1' data-slideshow-options=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;loop_autoplay&quot;:&quot;once&quot;,&quot;interval&quot;:5,&quot;loop_manual&quot;:&quot;manual-endless&quot;,&quot;autoplay_stopper&quot;:false,&quot;noNavigation&quot;:false,&quot;bg_slider&quot;:false,&quot;keep_padding&quot;:false,&quot;hoverpause&quot;:false,&quot;show_slide_delay&quot;:0}\"  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 42%;'><li  class='avia-slideshow-slide av-bkj6kx1-46b1adb188482dc312e283e4e84f8263__0  av-single-slide slide-1 slide-odd'><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '  title='The keepers\u2019 team at Reaseheath Mini Zoo, part of Reaseheath College and University Centre in Nantwich, Cheshire. The team cares for more than 1,000 animals and supports hands-on learning for animal management and science students.' ><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"wp-image-148976 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-148976\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC03008-1500x630.jpg\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" title='Reaseheath Mini Zoo keepers&#039; team' alt='Reaseheath Mini Zoo keepers\u2019 team following BIAZA accreditation'  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"   \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div id='after_full_slider_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_left'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-148965'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-6g1s7tx-1998f9e42a93ad312cce77fe5bfb27ef '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/reaseheathzoo.co.uk\/\">Reaseheath Mini Zoo<\/a> is among the first in the country to achieve accreditation under a new scheme launched by the <a href=\"https:\/\/biaza.org.uk\/\">British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The accreditation follows a screening by industry experts earlier this year, assessing the zoo\u2019s animal welfare, conservation, education and research standards. The process goes beyond the UK and Ireland\u2019s zoo licensing inspection and confirms <a href=\"https:\/\/reaseheathzoo.co.uk\/\">Reaseheath Mini Zoo<\/a> among the top zoos and aquariums in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The zoo, based in Nantwich, Cheshire, and part of Reaseheath College and <a href=\"https:\/\/ucreaseheath.ac.uk\/\">University Centre<\/a>, is home to 155 species of animals and doubles as the practical training ground for Reaseheath&#8217;s<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/further-education\/courses\/animal-management\/\"> animal management<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/further-education\/courses\/animal-management\/t-level-in-animal-management-and-science\/\">science<\/a> students.<\/p>\n<p>Students gain hands-on experience across the full collection, working with species including bush dogs, pygmy marmosets, blue-and-gold macaws, Fiji iguanas, axolotls, clown fish, and tarantulas.<\/p>\n<p>The zoo is also home to <a href=\"https:\/\/reaseheathzoo.co.uk\/about-us\/conservation\/\">Project DUNG<\/a>, a national conservation project helping native dung beetles across the UK, created by Zoo Conservation Education Lead and Registrar Nicole Hatcher.<\/p>\n<p>Nicole said: \u201cWe are incredibly proud to have achieved <a href=\"https:\/\/biaza.org.uk\/\">BIAZA<\/a> accreditation. This recognition reflects the hard work and commitment of the entire team to maintaining the highest standards of animal care, education and conservation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe accreditation process was extremely thorough, and achieving this status demonstrates our ongoing commitment to best practice.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Marcus Clinton, Principal and CEO of Reaseheath, said: &#8220;Achieving <a href=\"https:\/\/biaza.org.uk\/\">BIAZA<\/a> accreditation is a fantastic recognition of the standards we strive to maintain across Reaseheath Mini Zoo. Caring for such a diverse range of species is a significant responsibility, and our team works incredibly hard to ensure the highest standards of welfare. This accreditation is a real endorsement of that investment and of our staff\u2019s expertise.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver the past few years, we have made significant improvements to our facilities, creating better environments for our animals and an outstanding place for our students to learn. These facilities ensure our learners benefit from leading-edge, industry-aligned resources which support our \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.reaseheath.ac.uk\/careerready\/\">Career Ready<\/a>\u2019 ethos.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dr Jo Judge, Chief Executive of <a href=\"https:\/\/biaza.org.uk\/\">BIAZA<\/a>, congratulated Reaseheath Mini Zoo on the achievement. She said: &#8220;Receiving accredited status is not an easy thing to do. It is testament to the passion and hard work of every member of staff.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur accreditation programme means visitors can be sure that <a href=\"https:\/\/biaza.org.uk\/\">BIAZA<\/a> zoos and aquariums are dedicated to looking after their animals to the highest standard and to inspirational work in conservation and education. We need good zoos more than ever. We face a nature crisis and we have the power to make a big difference.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In 2023,<a href=\"https:\/\/biaza.org.uk\/\"> BIAZA<\/a> zoos and aquariums collectively welcomed 32 million visitors, whose visits supported 1,650 conservation projects, 1.2 million educational sessions and 1,346 research projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mu5g9o5f-2044de95673b5ef39464128bc88f13db\">\n#top .avia-gallery.av-mu5g9o5f-2044de95673b5ef39464128bc88f13db .avia-gallery-thumb a{\nwidth:33.3333%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-gallery av-mu5g9o5f-2044de95673b5ef39464128bc88f13db avia_animate_when_visible  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  avia_lazyload avia-gallery-animate avia-gallery-1'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><meta itemprop=\"contentURL\" 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