Finances and Funding

WAZA currently has a total annual budget of ca. 800,000 Swiss Francs (this equals to ca. 550,000 € or 800,000 US$). The majority (95%) of the annual revenue comes from membership fees.

WAZA provides support and services to its members, raises awareness about zoos and aquariums through publications, the Internet and media work and also takes part in international conferences. WAZA is liaising with international partner organizations and is campaigning and lobbying for conservation. On a yearly basis, WAZA also awards a grant for training purposes and supports field projects for conservation of its members.

About 50% of WAZA's expenses are salaries, 15% is support of partner organizations and conservation and 16% are spent on communication and marketing; the rest covers running costs of office, travel and miscellaneous.