http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases WAZA : World Association of Zoos and Aquariums - Feed WAZA : World Association of Zoos and Aquariums en Mon, 20 May 2013 02:42:23 +0200 International Day for Biological Diversity - 22 May: WAZA launches the Global Biodiversity Decade Project. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/zoo-and-aquarium-communitys-project-to-save-biodiversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/zoo-and-aquarium-communitys-project-to-save-biodiversity Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums is looking for an Executive Director http://www.waza.org/en/site/get-involved/job-postings/executive-director-caza http://www.waza.org/en/site/get-involved/job-postings/executive-director-caza Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Port Moresby Nature Park has the potential to be the best zoological institution in Papua New Guinea. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month-may-2013-1368532646 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month-may-2013-1368532646 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 WAZA joins UNESCO and expresses deep Concern at the Rising Violence in the Dzanga-Sanga National Park in the Central African Republic http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/violence-in-the-dzangasanga-national-park http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/violence-in-the-dzangasanga-national-park Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +0200 Restocking of the Lesser White-fronted Goose in Sweden http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month-march-2013 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month-march-2013 Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0100 All 14 acres of the New York Aquarium were overtaken by surge waters during the storm, creating significant and long-lasting damage throughout the park. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/help-us-rebuild-the-new-york-aquarium http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/help-us-rebuild-the-new-york-aquarium Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +0100 Alex Rübel is a quintessinal selection for the Heini Hediger Award. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/alex-ruebel-receives-waza-highest-honour-heini-hediger-award-2012 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/alex-ruebel-receives-waza-highest-honour-heini-hediger-award-2012 Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Since the major oil slick on the Table View beach, 1 September 2012, SANCCOB have been admitting an ever increasing number of oil-affected penguins. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/sanccob-saves-oil-affected-seabirds-in-cape-town http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/sanccob-saves-oil-affected-seabirds-in-cape-town Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +0200 Dugong Emergency Protection Project focuses on strengthening surveillance and law enforcement approaches. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month-june-2012 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month-june-2012 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0200 La Vallée des Singes Primate Park in France and its project for the conservation of the San Martin titi monkey http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/waza-conservation-project-of-the-month Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0200 SPECIES ON THE EDGE APP – Connecting with Conservation http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/a-new-app-to-help-species-conservation http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/a-new-app-to-help-species-conservation Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 The latest news on the situation after the flood in Thailand http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/december-update-on-the-thailand-flood http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/december-update-on-the-thailand-flood Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100 The Zoo Community helps to save affected wildlife http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/thailand-flood http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/thailand-flood Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0100 WAZA gathered its members under the theme of “Partnering for Sustainable Zoos and Aquariums” http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/66th-waza-annual-conference-a-global-commitment-to-species-conservation http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/66th-waza-annual-conference-a-global-commitment-to-species-conservation Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0200 On the occasion of yesterday’s World Rivers Day, the IUCN Water Programme launches its new Water and Nature Initiative (WANI) website! http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/the-iucn-water-and-nature-initiative-the-new-wani-website http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/the-iucn-water-and-nature-initiative-the-new-wani-website Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 The zoo and aquarium community enters an agreement with the United Nations http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-partners-with-the-un-to-save-biodiversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-partners-with-the-un-to-save-biodiversity Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0200 Rhino conservation and tourism in Namibia: A new WAZA-branded conservation project http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-helps-to-save-the-black-rhino http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-helps-to-save-the-black-rhino Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0200 WAZA celebrates the 200th WAZA-branded conservation project. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-is-building-a-future-for-wildlife http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-is-building-a-future-for-wildlife Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0200 At the occasion of the World Environment Day WAZA publishes a press release on the role of zoos and aquariums in species conservation. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/zoos-and-aquariums-save-the-world-most-endangered-species http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/zoos-and-aquariums-save-the-world-most-endangered-species Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0200 Toledo, Ohio—In addition to being a great family destination, the Toledo Zoo is also a first-rate conservation organization. So it’s no surprise that the Zoo makes Earth Day a Party for the Planet. This year’s celebration takes place on Saturday, April 16, and in addition to activities, feeding demonstrations and great green tips, your family can also drop off some of those harder-to-recycle items! http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/toledo-zoo-throws-a-party-for-the-planet http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/toledo-zoo-throws-a-party-for-the-planet Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0200 The Rotterdam Zoo in association with the International Elephant Foundation (IEF) would like to invite you to participate in the 2011 Elephant and Rhino Research and Conservation Symposium scheduled for October 10-14, 2011 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/the-2011-elephant-and-rhino-research-and-conservation-symposium http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/the-2011-elephant-and-rhino-research-and-conservation-symposium Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0200 A wildlife charity is launching special behind-the-scenes experiences to raise money for ape conservation. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/paignton-zoo-environmental-park-launches-charity-ape-days http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/paignton-zoo-environmental-park-launches-charity-ape-days Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is marking 50 years of formal education. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/zoo-marks-half-century-of-education http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/zoo-marks-half-century-of-education Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 WAZA organizes the “Donate for Japan” emergency assistance operation http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/zoos-and-aquariums-affected-by-earthquake-and-tsunami-in-japan http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/zoos-and-aquariums-affected-by-earthquake-and-tsunami-in-japan Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 a WAZA conservation project which is implemented by Chester Zoo and Liverpool John Moores University http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/sichuan-forest-biodiversity-project-in-china http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/sichuan-forest-biodiversity-project-in-china Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 Zoos and Aquariums continue committing to Biodiversity Conservation http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/united-nations-decade-on-biodiversity-20112020 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/united-nations-decade-on-biodiversity-20112020 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 "Biodiversity is Life. Biodiversity is our Life" http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/international-year-of-biodiversity-wins-the-green-award-as-best-global-environmental-campaign http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/international-year-of-biodiversity-wins-the-green-award-as-best-global-environmental-campaign Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 25,000 US $ grant by the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-branded-conservation-projects-were-granted-significant-support http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-branded-conservation-projects-were-granted-significant-support Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Zoos aim at constantly improving husbandry and reproductive success http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/new-study-shows-positive-effect-of-ex-situ-conservation-efforts http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/new-study-shows-positive-effect-of-ex-situ-conservation-efforts Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 WAZA mobilizes World's Aquariums to maximize their potential towards conserving biodiversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/turning-the-tide http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/turning-the-tide Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200 New evidence confirms that Zoos and Aquariums are making significant contribution to conserving threatened species http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-10-years-of-success-in-conserving-biodiversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/waza-10-years-of-success-in-conserving-biodiversity Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0200 The world’s largest rodent species has given birth at Paignton Zoo. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/worlds-largest-rodent-born-at-paignton-zoo http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/worlds-largest-rodent-born-at-paignton-zoo Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Toronto Zoo has welcomed the
One Millionth Visitor on Tuesday, 24th August 2010 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/one-millionth-visitor-2010 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/one-millionth-visitor-2010 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0200 grant more than $1 million to help protect animals in need http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/seaworld-and-busch-gardens http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/seaworld-and-busch-gardens Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 sends 36 Exotic Tortoises to Fort Worth Zoo in Tie-Up with US Conservation Group http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/wildlife-reserves-singapore http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/wildlife-reserves-singapore Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0200 A statement of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/euthanasia-of-tiger-cubs http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/euthanasia-of-tiger-cubs Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Called The AmphiPod, the facility is home to two of the world’s most endangered frog species - lemur leaf frogs and golden mantella frogs. Both species are listed as ‘critically endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/television-presenter-carol-vorderman-officially-opens-bristol-zoos-frog-sanctuary http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/television-presenter-carol-vorderman-officially-opens-bristol-zoos-frog-sanctuary Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Called The AmphiPod, the facility is home to two of the world’s most endangered frog species - lemur leaf frogs and golden mantella frogs. Both species are listed as ‘critically endangered’ on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/television-presenter-carol-vorderman-officially-opens-bristol-zoos-frog-sanctuary-1277909199 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/television-presenter-carol-vorderman-officially-opens-bristol-zoos-frog-sanctuary-1277909199 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Zoos and aquariums worldwide receive more than 700 million visitors annually and spend about US$ 350 million on wildlife conservation each year http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/leaders-in-biodiversity-conservation http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/leaders-in-biodiversity-conservation Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 The Kafue Flats lechwe calf was born on Sunday 23rd May. She is the first white lechwe born at Paignton Zoo in over 20 years. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/rare-white-antelope-born-at-paignton-zoo http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/rare-white-antelope-born-at-paignton-zoo Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200 BUILDING a bug tower, exploring a plant hunter’s trail and examining all sorts of creatures under a microscope, are just some of the activities being held to celebrate International Biodiversity Day on the 22nd May. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/wild-about-biodiversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/wild-about-biodiversity Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Europe's leading zoos are key players in Wildlife conservation in the field - a new short film tells the story http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/zootube-helps-fight-loss-of-biodiversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/zootube-helps-fight-loss-of-biodiversity Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/discovery-of-the-15th-terrestrial-vertebrate-within-one-decade http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/discovery-of-the-15th-terrestrial-vertebrate-within-one-decade Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +0200 boosts conservation of the world’s most endangered great apes and generated € 100,000 for field projects http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/un-year-of-the-gorilla http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/un-year-of-the-gorilla Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 WAZA is looking for donors to provide images of animals for our online virtual zoo. Get involved and support us! http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/vamp-our-virtual-zoo http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/vamp-our-virtual-zoo Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Message from Ahmed Djoghalf, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/2-february-2010-world-wetlands-day http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/2-february-2010-world-wetlands-day Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100 from Zurich Zoo in Switzerland to the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa in Pretoria http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/transfer-of-two-western-lowland-gorillas http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/transfer-of-two-western-lowland-gorillas Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Officially launch of the International Year of Biodiversity http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/german-chancellor-angela-merkel-and-un-secretarygeneral http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/german-chancellor-angela-merkel-and-un-secretarygeneral Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Ban Ki-moon calls on every country and each citizen of our planet to join together in a global alliance to protect life on Earth. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/biodiversity-is-life-biodiversity-is-our-life-1275315559 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/biodiversity-is-life-biodiversity-is-our-life-1275315559 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 The Toledo Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a polar bear cub. Eleven-year-old mother Crystal is caring for the cub in a den area off-exhibit... http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/polar-bear-cub-born http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/polar-bear-cub-born Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 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! http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/new-release http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/new-release Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 Toledo, Ohio—The Toledo Zoo is pleased to announce the birth of a Masai giraffe. The male calf was born on Saturday, December 26 to five-year-old mother Elvira. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/male-giraffe-born-at-the-toledo-zoo http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/male-giraffe-born-at-the-toledo-zoo Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 The relocation of five rare endangered sea turtles: after discovering the eggs of Hawksbill Turtles by a customs sniffer dog at the airport, the hatchlings are now being returned into the wild! http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/a-waza-xmas-story http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/a-waza-xmas-story Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 WAZA petition sent to UN Secretary General http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/no-time-for-monkeying-around-350s-the-limit-worlds-zoos-unite-over-climate-change http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/no-time-for-monkeying-around-350s-the-limit-worlds-zoos-unite-over-climate-change Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 WAZA calls on World leaders to combat Climate Change http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/un-climate-change-conference-718-dec-copenhagen-denmark-1275315098 http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/press-releases/un-climate-change-conference-718-dec-copenhagen-denmark-1275315098 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100 The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, which found itself in the center of the fierce civil war that ravaged Sierra Leone for more than a decade, will present its remarkable tale of rescue and rehabilitation to European audiences with a series of public events scheduled later this month in Barcelona and London. http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/tacugama-founder-seeks-to-raise-funds-awareness-in-europe http://www.waza.org/en/site/pressnews-events/news/tacugama-founder-seeks-to-raise-funds-awareness-in-europe Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100