American Humane Society, the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare practices, announced today that Georgia Safari Conservation Park has earned the distinction of American Humane Certified™ for its high standards of care and treatment of animals.
“We are thrilled that Georgia Safari Conservation Park has met the standards to become American Humane Certified,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of American Humane Society. “This conservation park protects important species and develops a greater understanding, appreciation, and connection to the natural world for their visitors. This certification provides American Humane Society with the opportunity to recognize the extensive reach of the animal welfare movement at zoos, aquariums and conservation parks around the world.”
Rigorous Certification Standards:
To be recognized as American Humane Certified, Georgia Safari Conservation Park passed a rigorous independent assessment that reviewed the wellbeing of animals in their care. The unique process is guided by the latest science and best practices and is informed by respected veterinarians and experts in the fields of animal welfare, animal science, zoology and ethics who have decades of experience in protecting animals.
The independent validation process provides visitors with confidence that the institution is meeting a high benchmark of care. The process includes submission of a pre-audit application, followed by an onsite audit that assesses animal welfare. Factors considered during the audit include, but are not limited to, housing, food, water, lighting, shade, sound, activity levels, and the training of staff who are interacting with the animals. The benchmarks are species specific.
“Achieving American Humane Certification is an important milestone for Georgia Safari Conservation Park, as it reflects our rigorous standards of animal care and welfare,” said Andi Clason, Director of Animal Care. “Meeting this benchmark underscores our ongoing commitment to the well-being of every species that calls the Park home. This recognition also honors our dedicated animal care team, whose work continues to raise the bar in conservation and stewardship.”
The American Humane Certified™ program is the first certification effort solely dedicated to helping verify the welfare and humane treatment of animals living in zoos, aquariums and conservation centers across the globe. The program enforces rigorous, science-based, and comprehensive criteria for animal welfare that are reviewed by an independent Scientific Advisory Committee comprised of world-renowned leaders in the fields of animal science, animal behavior and animal ethics. The audit helps to verify good practices at deserving zoos and aquariums and offers increased assurance to visitors that the institution they are visiting is worthy of their support.
About Georgia Safari Conservation Park
Georgia Safari Conservation Park is an immersive, conservation-focused, American Humane-certified safari adventure set on 530 lush acres in Madison, Georgia, just under an hour southeast of Atlanta. Named one of TIME’s 2025 World’s Greatest Places, the Park offers guests an unparalleled overnight experience, from luxury safari tents tucked into a forest canopy overlooking a private savanna to the one-of-a-kind Giraffe Suite, connected to the Park’s 10,000-square-foot giraffe and rhino barn with sweeping floor-to-ceiling views of the Park’s magnificent giraffes. Expert-guided safari tours and animal encounters bring visitors up close with dozens of exotic species from across the globe. Since opening in June 2024, the Park has earned high-profile media recognition, including inclusion on the Garden & Gun 2025 Southern Bucket List, and features in Southern Living, Time Out, Southbound Magazine, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Georgia Public Broadcasting, WSB-TV, and more. For tickets and accommodations, visit georgiasafari.com or follow Georgia Safari Conservation Park on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
About American Humane Society
American Humane Society is the United States’ first national humane organization and the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare, helping to verify the humane treatment of more than one billion animals across the globe each year. Founded in 1877, American Humane Society has been at the forefront of virtually every major advancement in the humane movement to rescue, care for and protect animals. For more information or to support our life-changing work, please visit www.AmericanHumane.org, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram and subscribe to our channel on YouTube for the latest breaking news and features about the animals with whom we share our Earth.
