WAZA is the unifying organisation for the
world zoo and aquarium community
The world zoo and aquarium community
welcomes over 700 million visitors annually.
WAZA members are leading zoos, aquariums,
associations, affiliate organisations
and corporate partners from around the world;
together, we are 'United for Conservation'.
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The World Zoo and Aquarium Conservation Strategy & Animal Welfare Strategy
WAZA Nature Connect
WAZA is excited to announce the launch of its new Nature Connect Grants to develop initiatives that inspire kids and their families to connect with nature and take action to support its conservation.
73rd WAZA Annual Conference
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More details coming soon!
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News
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2019/02/12
WAZA Statement on Bili the Bonobo at Wuppertal Zoo
WAZA Statement
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2019/02/06
Flamingo Chick Rescue Update
Press release from the Lesser Flamingo Working Group
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2019/02/04
International Zoo and Aquarium Community Joins Forces to Rescue Flamingo Chicks
Flamingo rescue effort in South Africa led by international zoo and aquarium community
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2019/01/25
Director of Nutrition Sevices - Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo is recruiting for a Director of Nutrition Services
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2019/01/16
Zoo Inspector Vacancy at Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Gardens, Stuttgart
The Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Gardens is recruiting.
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2019/01/10
Ugandan Earns Top WAZA / IZE Education Post
Isaac Mujaasi has been appointed as the new WAZA/IZE Director of Education
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2019/01/03
Veterinarian Vacancy Loro Parque
Loro Parque in Tenerife is recruiting for a veterinarian
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2019/01/02
Head of Animals Vacancy - Yorkshire Wildlife Park
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park is recruiting for a Head of Animals
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2018/12/06
WAZA Extends Sustainable Commitments Through Palm Oil Membership
WAZA has become an official member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
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2018/11/26
Vacancy: Director (m/f) of the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, Cuc Phuong, Vietnam
Zoo Leipzig is currently looking to find a new permanent director.
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2018/10/30
WAZA Annual Conference Addresses Global Issues
WAZA and its members step up to tackle key issues.
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2018/10/24
WAZA Commits to Responsible Forest Management
WAZA announces partnership with Forest Stewardship Council
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2018/10/16
Crane Expert to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Annual Conference in Bangkok
One of the world’s foremost advocates for bird conservation to address WAZA Conference
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2018/10/08
Award-Winning Hornbill Expert to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Conference
Prominent Thai conservationist to speak at WAZA Conference
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2018/09/26
Forest Stewardship Council Leader to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Conference
Sustainable use of forests to be global priority at WAZA conference
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2018/09/14
Dr. Jane Goodall to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Conference
Conservation icon and UN Messenger of Peace to speak at WAZA Conference in Bangkok
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2018/09/06
WAZA Executive Office Relocation
The WAZA Executive Office has moved
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2018/07/30
Joint Statement on Tiger Farms
WAZA and conservation NGOs call for closure of tiger farms
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2018/07/30
WAZA Statement on Recent Thomas Cook Decision
WAZA statement regarding Thomas Cook's decision to ban trips to Loro Parque and SeaWorld
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2018/07/16
WAZA Statement on Possible Wildlife Exports from DRC to China
WAZA Emphasizes Opposition to Possible DR Congo Exports to China
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2018/07/03
WAZA Applauds Suspension of Nestlé from Palm Oil Association
WAZA Statement on the suspension of Nestlé from leading palm oil body
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2018/05/24
New WAZA Members
Kyoto City Zoo, Japan and Yorkshire Wildlife Park, United Kingdom approved as new WAZA members.
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2018/05/24
WAZA Privacy Policy
Updated WAZA Privacy Policy
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2018/05/09
WAZA Extends Annual Conference Reach To 2022
Moscow Zoo and Loro Parque to host 76th and 77th WAZA Annual Conferences
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2018/02/26
WAZA appoints first Membership Coordinator
Janet Ho Cheuk Wing joins the rest of the WAZA team
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2018/02/22
Zoos help save critically endangered Saola
Global Wildlife Conservation Joins Zoos in Bankrolling Critical Saola Conservation Breeding Center
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2018/01/23
WAZA Statement
on Wild-Capture of Elephants in Zimbabwe
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