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WAZA Welcomes New Member – Natural Encounters, Inc. Posted: 29 July 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Natural Encounters, Inc., based in Florida, US, as a new Corporate Member.  Founded in 1991, Natural Encounters, Inc. brings over three decades of experience in animal behaviour, professional training, and educational […]

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Rewild Safaris Posted: 3 June 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Rewild Safaris, in the US, as a new corporate member.  Rewild Safaris designs wildlife journeys that both inspire travellers and support global conservation. By partnering with leading zoos, aquariums, museums and conservation

WAZA Welcomes New Member – ZSL’s Whipsnade Zoo Posted: 16 May 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is proud to welcome Whipsnade Zoo, in the UK, as a new Institution Member.  Whipsnade Zoo is part of ZSL (Zoological Society of London), a science-driven conservation charity dedicated to restoring wildlife in the UK

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Monarto Safari Park Posted: 17 April 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is proud to welcome Monarto Safari Park as a new Institution Member.  Monarto Safari Park, one of the world’s largest open-range zoos, is located 70 kilometres east of Adelaide, Australia. Since opening to the public

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Saskatoon Zoo Posted: 1 April 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community, Saskatoon Zoo.  Originally a tree farm established in 1913, it expanded in 1972 when the Saskatoon Zoo opened within the park.

AZA, EAZA, and ZAA Meet the WAZA 2027 Population Management Goal Posted: 6 March 2025 WAZA Member Associations, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA), and the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) Australasia have met the WAZA 2027 Population Management Goal. For the three associations, meeting the

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Louisville Zoological Garden Posted: 5 March 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Louisville Zoological Garden as a new Institution Member.  Louisville Zoological Garden in the United States, attracts more than 905,000 guests annually. Over the past 30 years, they have opened three major

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Fondation des Amis du Parc Omega Posted: 25 February 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce that Fondation des Amis du Parc Omega has joined WAZA as a new Affiliate Member. Located at Parc Omega in Canada, Fondation des Amis du Parc Omega provides

WAZA Invites Bids for the 81st Annual Conference Posted: 18 February 2025 WAZA invites its Institution Members in good standing to submit bids for the 81st WAZA Annual Conference to be held in late October/early November 2026. Please download the conference guide for details regarding the requirements for hosting a WAZA Conference. Interested member institutions are

WAZA Welcomes New Member – SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort Posted: 17 February 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort as a new Institution Member.  SEA LIFE Aquarium California is part of SEA LIFE, the world’s largest aquarium group, and