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The WAZA Annual Conference Heads to South Africa in 2027 Posted: 3 September 2026 A historic national bid will bring the global zoo and aquarium community to Cape Town from 17 to 21 October 2027.  The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to announce that its 82nd Annual Conference will take place in […]

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Gembira Loka Zoo Posted: 31 July 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Gembira Loka Zoo, based in Indonesia, as a new Institution Member.  Gembira Loka Zoo is a conservation-based zoological and botanical garden dedicated to protecting Indonesian biodiversity through animal welfare, conservation, education, research and community engagement.  Located

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Inlight Festival Group Posted: 31 July 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Inlight Festival Group, based in China, as a new Corporate Member.  Inlight Festival Group specialises in the design and production of large-scale lantern festivals and immersive light experiences for zoos, botanical gardens and public spaces around the world. By combining traditional craftsmanship with

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Naples Zoo Posted: 31 July 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) welcomes Naples Zoo, based in the United States, as a new Institution Member.  Naples Zoo is a non-profit zoological institution dedicated to inspiring respect for wildlife through conservation, education and high standards of animal care. Set within a historic botanical garden, the zoo

WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member – JH Global, Inc. Posted: 28 July 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce JH Global, Inc., based in the United States, as a new Corporate Member.  Led by Julie C. Henry, JH Global, Inc. supports the zoo and aquarium community through leadership development,

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zoológico Guadalajara Posted: 27 July 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) welcomes Zoológico Guadalajara, based in Mexico, as a new Institution Member.  Established in 1988, Zoológico Guadalajara has become a major zoological institution in Latin America, with a strong focus on conservation, research, animal welfare and public education. Its design follows the natural landscape,

AAWHC Meets the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Animal Welfare Goal, a Global Benchmark for Animal Welfare Evaluation Processes Posted: 13 July 2026 The African Association for Wildlife in Human Care (AAWHC) has successfully completed the WAZA confirmation process, marking another important step towards consistent and holistic animal welfare evaluation across the global zoo

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Canopy Strategic Partners Posted: 23 June 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Canopy Strategic Partners, based in the United States, as a new Corporate Member.  Canopy Strategic Partners is a planning and consulting firm that works with zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens, conservation organisations and other

WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member – Digonex Posted: 29 May 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Digonex, based in the United States, as a new Corporate Member.  Digonex provides automated, algorithm-driven pricing solutions that support zoos and aquariums in managing attendance, optimising revenue, and enhancing the visitor experience. Its technology

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Posted: 28 May 2026 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) welcomes Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno in Spain, as a new Institution Member. Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno is a large-scale conservation and education project set within a restored former mining landscape in northern Spain. The park offers visitors the