Memorandum of Understanding
The ZDR3 MOU
Membership in the ZDR3 Network is entirely free and is open to all facilities within the industry, regardless of accreditation status or size.
The ZDR3 Network consists of non-domestic animal facilities and partner organizations that have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ZDR3. Signing the MOU does not imply that your facility can deploy a response team, nor does it entail any obligations or expectations. Becoming a member of the ZDR3 Network offers you the opportunity to request assistance from a community of peers if you face a disaster that overwhelms your staff.
The ZDR3 MOU is intended to serve as a starting point for facilities to develop a document they feel comfortable signing. We strongly encourage facilities and organizations to thoroughly review the MOU and make any necessary modifications to align with their specific needs, requirements, and comfort levels. Please note that an agreement must be signed between ZDR3 and an organization before ZDR3 can provide assistance.
ZDR3 offers three different MOU agreements, providing facilities the flexibility to participate according to their specific requirements.
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The ZDR3 Network MOU For Organizations Housing Animals
Establishes terms for a collaborative effort among facilities that house non-domesticated animals to provide disaster assistance before, during, or after incidents that may put non-domesticated animals in crisis. Note: ZDR3 must have a signed ZDR3 Network MOU already in place before we can render assistance to your facility.
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The ZDR3 Network MOU For Organizations Not Housing Animals
For organizations that specialize in providing resources and services to zoological facilities.
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The ZDR3 Supporting Facility Agreement
Outlines the opportunity for facilities or organizations that are unable to sign the ZDR3 MOU to still participate in the ZDR3 Network as a Supporting Facility. Supporting Facilities may contribute to the network through donations or loans of supplies and resources, temporary housing for relocated animals, or funding during crises. Individual activities will require appropriate documentation and will be addressed as needed. Supporting Facilities can still reach out to the ZDR3 network for help, however, the level of response support that they are able to receive may be limited due to the restrictions that have prevented their participation in a formalized mutual aid agreement.