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International Day for Biological Diversity 2026 Species by Species: How Local Action Is Building a Global Future for Biodiversity  Posted: 22 May 2026 On this International Day for Biological Diversity, the global community pauses to celebrate nature.  But this year’s theme, ‘Acting locally for global impact’, is more than a celebration. It is a reminder that […]

A Milestone Celebrated: Advancing the WAZA 2027 Population Management Goal Posted: 29 April 2026 WAZA has recently marked the formal recognition of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), and the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia (ZAA), celebrating their achievement in meeting the WAZA 2027 Population Management Goal

WAZA and IZE extend strategic partnership to advance global conservation education Posted: 24 April 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) have renewed and extended their long-standing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming a strategic partnership that continues to strengthen global leadership in conservation education and public engagement. Building on years

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Dubai Safari Park Posted: 13 May 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) welcomes Dubai Safari Park, based in the United Arab Emirates, as a new Institution Member.  Dubai Safari Park is one of the largest wildlife parks in the region, home to more than 3,000 animals representing over 300 species. The park

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Save Giraffes Now Posted: 7 April 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) welcomes Save Giraffes Now, based in the United States, as a new Affiliate Member.  Save Giraffes Now is a conservation organisation dedicated to ensuring a future for giraffes in the wild, working to protect populations

AIZA’s Animal Welfare Evaluation Process complies with the WAZA 2023 Animal Welfare Goal Posted: 20 March 2026 Last Saturday in Lagos, Portugal, WAZA had the pleasure of announcing that the Animal Welfare Evaluation Process of the Iberian Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AIZA) now complies with the global benchmark established by the WAZA 2023 Animal

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

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Fundação Jardim Zoológico de Brasília Posted: 28 January 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Fundação Jardim Zoológico de Brasília (Brasília Zoo), Brazil, as a new Institution Member.  Established in 1957, Brasília Zoo has evolved into a modern conservation-focused institution, dedicated to biodiversity conservation, animal welfare, and environmental