August, 2024

Representing the Global Zoo and Aquarium Community at the 33rd CITES Animals Committee

Representing the Global Zoo and Aquarium Community at the 33rd CITES Animals Committee By Loïs Lelanchon, Head of Partnerships and Advocacy, WAZA As the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, WAZA represented its global membership at the 33rd meeting of the CITES Animals Committee, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, from […]

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WAZA Welcomes New Member– Stantec

News / Tania Kahlon

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Stantec Posted: 6 August 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is excited to announce that Stantec, in the United States, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has joined WAZA as a new corporate member. With decades of experience in providing comprehensive solutions for ecological restoration,

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WAZA Welcomes New Member–Crossborder Animal Services

News / Tania Kahlon

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Crossborder Animal Services Posted: 6 August 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Crossborder Animal Services BV (CAS) from The Netherlands as our newest corporate member. Formed in 2013, CAS is renowned for its innovative approaches in animal welfare and rehabilitation, as well as

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WAZA Position Statement on Elephant Rides

News / Tania Kahlon

WAZA Position Statement on Elephant Rides Passed in May 2021, this position statement outlines the WAZA position on elephant rides in WAZA member facilities. This position statement is based on the 2003 WAZA Code of Ethics and Animal Welfare, 2015 World Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare Strategy, and the 2020 WAZA Animal Visitor Interactions Guidelines.

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