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WAZA Welcomes New Member– Instone Air Posted: 14 January 2025 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce that Instone Air, UK has joined WAZA as a new Corporate Member.   Instone Air specialises in the air transport of animals. With extensive experience in transporting horses, livestock, and a wide variety of […]

WAZA and Wild Welfare Sign Memorandum of Understanding Posted: 5 November 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and NGO Wild Welfare have joined forces to collaboratively achieve high standards of animal welfare in zoos and aquariums around the world. The two organisations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster and

WAZA Members Strengthen Global Conservation Commitment Through Declaration on Biodiversity Conservation Cali, Colombia. 28 October: As the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), is dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world. In supporting the Kunming-Montreal Global

WAZA Welcomes New Member– Mobaro Posted: 23 September 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Mobaro.  Mobaro provides a digital tool designed specifically for managing safety, maintenance, and operations within the leisure and attractions industry. Their platform

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Verdis Posted: 23 September 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Verdis Group as a new Corporate Member.   Verdis Group is a leading facilitator of transformational climate strategies, dedicated to helping organisations achieve their sustainability and climate goals. They have supported various zoos,

WAZA Welcomes New Member – SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Posted: 19 September 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce that SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has joined WAZA as a new Institution Member.  SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s mission focuses on marine conservation and education. Through engaging and immersive experiences, SEA

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Stantec Posted: 6 August 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is excited to announce that Stantec, in the United States, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has joined WAZA as a new corporate member. With decades of experience in providing comprehensive solutions for ecological restoration,

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Crossborder Animal Services Posted: 6 August 2024 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Crossborder Animal Services BV (CAS)  from The Netherlands as our newest corporate member. Formed in 2013, CAS is renowned for its innovative approaches in animal welfare and rehabilitation, as well as

WAZA Position Statement on Elephant Rides Passed in May 2021, this position statement outlines the WAZA position on elephant rides in WAZA member facilities. This position statement is based on the 2003 WAZA Code of Ethics and Animal Welfare, 2015 World Zoo and Aquarium Animal Welfare Strategy, and the 2020 WAZA Animal Visitor Interactions Guidelines.

Announcing the host for the 80th WAZA Annual Conference Posted: 26 July 2024 Since 1935, the goal of our Association has been to bring together our diverse and vibrant community of progressive zoos and aquariums, and to further the causes of conservation and animal welfare. 2025 will be a momentous year as it will mark