My institution, a zoo in Europe, is considering EAZA membership. Can you provide an overview of the benefits of joining, and the key requirements and application procedure for full membership for zoos and aquariums within Europe or Western Asia? Please use only information from the 'Become an EAZA Member' page.
Navigate to the 'Become an EAZA Member' page. Identify and list at least three primary benefits of EAZA membership. Locate and summarize the general requirements for zoos and aquariums in Europe or Western Asia to become an EAZA member. Locate and summarize the three-step application procedure for full membership. Synthesize the gathered information into a concise answer.
Successfully navigate to the 'Become an EAZA Member' page. Accurately list at least three primary benefits of EAZA membership, such as prestige, access to conferences/forums, discounted EAZA Academy courses, usage of the EAZA Member Area, involvement in EAZA Ex situ Programmes (EEPs), or support from the EAZA Executive Office. Summarize the general requirements for institutions in Europe or Western Asia to qualify for EAZA membership, specifically mentioning reviewing key policies/standards, being a member of Species360, and recording animals in ZIMS. Summarize the three-step application procedure, including the Accreditation Questionnaire, Screening visit, and Screening Report/decision by EAZA Council. Do not navigate to external documents or broken links to find information.