SSA Group, an award-winning provider of visitor amenities, has helped a key North American zoo eliminate single-use plastic packaging in all its gift shops, becoming the first zoo in the US to do so. Since 2015, Houston Zoo, with SSA Group as its retail and culinary partner, has been taking Read more…
SSA Group, an award-winning provider of visitor amenities, has announced a new partnership with Marine Layer. One of the first venues to benefit from the deal is Los Angeles Zoo, which will stock items from Marine Layer’s Re-Spun collection. The product range is the end result of a unique recycling program Read more…
This past month we announced the official launch of thrive(3), our company-wide initiative under one culture, one team, and 100 percent alignment with our partners. In order to better deliver on our three pillars, focused on sustainability, digital innovation, and diversity, we’ve partnered with industry experts to help us strategically Read more…
SSA is proud to announce that two of our locations, Buddy’s Pizza and Table 28, at the Detroit Zoo have been awarded for their dedication to sustainable practices and are now recognized by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA) as 3 Star Certified Green Restaurants. What is the Green Restaurant Association? Read more…
SSA Group, an award-winning provider of visitor amenities, has announced that it recently partnered with leading sustainability consultant Verdis Group, in order to develop a Climate Action Plan for the company. This highlights SSA’s commitment to sustainability and will begin a company-wide effort to put in place a Climate Action Plan, including Read more…
SSA is excited to announce a brand-new initiative primarily focused on providing the best all-around experience for our guests across our 72 partnerships and preparing for the future of our ever-changing industry. We’ve set up the groundwork for years, focusing on bundling our services around food, retail, and admissions, while Read more…
There’s a well-known parable on the power of small actions about a boy throwing individual starfish back into the ocean. As the story goes, an old man questions the boy’s efforts saying he’ll never be able to save all of the starfish given the sheer length of the beach and Read more…
When COVID-19 first hit the United States in March 2020, the last thing on some individuals and companies’ minds was how to be sustainable throughout the pandemic. Fearing the spread of germs, single-use plastic usage rose, disposable masks sold out, and people everywhere went through resources quickly and with little Read more…
Our Favorite Gifts for the Holidays SSA’s favorite gifts for the holiday season that you can feel good about purchasing. Each item supports diversity, sustainability or conservation. For the Little Ones Joyful Carousel 24 piece puzzle features diverse characters for an inclusive and educational gift. Shop Now Save the Black Read more…