WAZA is
the unifying organization
for the world zoo and
aquarium community.
Our members are leading zoos, aquariums,
associations and affiliate organizations
from around the world.
Together, we are 'United for Conservation'.
2010 Year of Biodiversity
The UN General Assembly has declared 2010 as the UN Year of Biodiversity
Conservation Projects
Zoos and aquariums manage and support conservation projects
worldwide to contribute to the maintenance of the great variety of nature
Virtual Zoo
The Virtual Zoo informs about rare and common animals
ZooLex - International Zoo Design
ZooLex promotes best practice in animal exhibit design
News
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2010/01/19
Transfer of two western lowland gorillas
from Zurich Zoo in Switzerland to the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa in Pretoria
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2010/01/12
German Chancellor Angela Merkel
and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moonOfficially launch the International Year of Biodiversity.
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2010/01/05
New Release!
The WAZA Biodiversity Book "Building a Future for Wildlife" is an introduction to biodiversity projects of Zoos and Aquariums committed to biodiversity conservation. Order Now!
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