SSA had the opportunity to host various waste-free events over the past year. To support and inspire other organizations aiming to do the same, we’ve developed our top tips if you’re interested in hosting a waste-free event: 1. Communication is Imperative Over-communicating is integral to the success of these kinds of Read more…
The Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Annual Conference in Baltimore was one for the books! From engaging sessions and reunions with partners and friends, to the Icebreaker and Zoo Day hosted by National Aquarium, Maryland Zoo and SSA, what a week! Before we get into what excited us the most, Read more…
In continuing our efforts to lessen our company footprint, we are excited to announce our partnership with Wild Republic in the creation of a more sustainable bioplastic toy collection. We’re excited about this launch and look forward to brining alternative options to our partners and guests. Announcing the Bio Quest Read more…
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…
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…