World’s leading zoos and aquariums
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
World’s leading zoos and aquariums
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
400 members
around the world
WAZA promotes cooperation between leading zoos, aquariums, national and regional associations, as well as with leading wildlife experts, academies, and universities. WAZA provides support for species-conservation management and husbandry of animals in human care, while encouraging the highest standards in member institutions.
Become a member
WAZA accepts membership applications in four categories: associations, institutions, affiliates and corporations. WAZA members must be committed to the principles of the global zoo and aquarium community.
Become a member
WAZA accepts membership applications in four categories: associations, institutions, affiliates and corporations. WAZA members must be committed to the principles of the global zoo and aquarium community.
The unifying organisation for the world's leading zoos and aquariums
WAZA is the voice of a global community of high‑standard, conservation‑based zoos and aquariums and a catalyst for their joint conservation action.
WAZA’s Response to Recent World Animal Protection Report
WAZA’s Response to Recent World Animal Protection Report Date: 30/07/2019 The World Animal Protection (WAP) recently released a report regarding animal welfare interactions at a sample of zoos and aquariums. The report called on WAZA to make sure that harmful,
The First Ever Action Indonesia Day
The First Ever Action Indonesia Day Date: 23/07/2019 Blog by Stuart Young, IUCN SSC Asian Wild Cattle Specialist Group Programme Officer Anoa, banteng and babirusa are ungulate species found in Indonesia, and all are threatened with extinction. These species are
Two Oceans Aquarium Latest Member to Join WAZA Community
Two Oceans Aquarium Latest Member to Join WAZA Community Date: 22/07/2019 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to have recently welcomed Two Oceans Aquarium, in South Africa, to its global membership-base. “WAZA is pleased to welcome
13 Frog Species Zoos and Aquariums are Helping to Conserve in the Fight Against Extinction
13 Frog Species Zoos and Aquariums are Helping to Conserve in the Fight Against Extinction Date: 18/06/2019 By: Caitlin Ball, WAZA Frogs are an integral part of the ecosystems they evolved in, serving as prey for some species and predators
ZIMS for Care and Welfare
The ZIMS for Care and Welfare project has been launched and is now live in ZIMS (Zoological Information Management System). The module is a collaborative effort between Species360 and an experienced team of animal welfare experts from many WAZA member institutions, as well as WAZA Director of Animal Welfare, Sabrina Brando.
Dr Jane Goodall to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Conference
Conservationist, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming 73rdWorld Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Annual conference, in Bangkok, Thailand, in October.
WAZA Office Relocation
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) embarked on a new phase in its 83-year history this week with the relocation of the Executive Office to Barcelona, Spain. WAZA had been based in Gland, Switzerland, since 2010.
Hornbill Expert to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Conference
Prominent Thai conservationist Pilai Poonswad, will reflect on 40 years of hornbill conservation in a keynote address at the upcoming 73rd WAZA Annual Conference, in Bangkok, Thailand, in October.
Zoos and aquariums are the third largest funder of conservation globally
Zoos and aquariums are the third largest funder of conservation globally
WAZA and its members are committed to inspire and engage the more than 700 million people who visit zoos and aquariums every year – literally one-tenth of the world’s population – to take action for the conservation of species and nature.
Dedicated to change
WAZA and its members are committed to important goals regarding the environment and sustainability, and are engaged in issues of conservation and battling the illegal trade in wildlife like never before. Read WAZA’s 2017 annual report to find out more.
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
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