February 2026

GSTC Launches Roundtable Report on Animal Welfare in Tourism – With WAZA Contribution Posted: 20 February 2026 This week, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) officially launched the Report on GSTC Roundtable for Animal Welfare in Tourism Report (R4AWT), marking an important milestone in strengthening how animal welfare is embedded within global tourism standards.  The R4AWT […]

WAZA Launches Call for Abstracts for Presentations and Posters for the 81st Annual Conference in Cologne Posted: 19 February 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has officially opened the Call for Abstracts for Presentations and Posters for the 81st WAZA Annual Conference, to be held from 25–29 October 2026 at Cologne Zoo, Germany.  Under the theme Stewards of

WAZA Welcomes New Member – The African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC) Posted: 4 February 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome the African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC) as a new Association Member.  The African Association for Wildlife in Human Care represents zoos, aquaria and wildlife facilities across