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2026

The Power of Persistence: Reflections on Leadership for International Women’s Day

The Power of Persistence: Reflections on Leadership for International Women’s Day By Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis When I reflect on my journey as a leader in the zoo and aquarium community, I often think about the people who shaped my understanding of leadership long before I ever held a formal title. Leadership, for me, did not begin

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GSTC Launches Roundtable Report on Animal Welfare in Tourism – With WAZA Contribution

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

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WAZA Launches Call for Abstracts for Presentations and Posters for the 81st Annual Conference in Cologne

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

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