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Position Statement in regards to the intention of WAZA member Al Ain Zoo to import wild African Elephants from Namibia Posted: 4 March 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (WAZA) Code of Ethics acknowledges that, from time to time, acquisitions from the wild are needed, based on a legitimate need for conservation breeding […]

WAZA Launches Sustainable Palm Oil Website Posted: 28 April 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce the launch of the website: Sustainable Palm Oil Resources for Zoos and Aquariums. www.wazapalmoil.org In October 2018, at the 73rd WAZA Annual Conference, WAZA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Roundtable

Launching the WAZA Short Guide: How to Choose Responsibly Sourced Forest Products Posted: 22 February 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce the launch of the WAZA Short Guide: How to Choose Responsibly Sourced Forest Products at Your Zoo or Aquarium. In October 2018, at the 73rd WAZA Annual

Lory Landing at San Antonio Zoo. Credit San Antonio Zoo Announcing the Updated WAZA Animal-Visitor Interaction Guidelines 05/05/2020 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to launch the updated WAZA Animal-Visitor Interaction Guidelines. The WAZA Animal-Visitor Interaction Guidelines are based on the scientific recommendations provided in the World Zoo and Aquarium Animal

WAZA Supports Global Coalition for Biodiversity Date: 03/03/2020 Global Coalition: United for Biodiversity. Image credit: Gatis Šļūka On 3 March 2020, World Wildlife Day, the European Commission launched a new global coalition for biodiversity in Monaco. The coalition calls on all world zoos, aquariums, botanic gardens, science and natural history museums to join forces and

WAZA’s Response to Recent World Animal Protection Report Date: 30/07/2019 The World Animal Protection (WAP) recently released a report regarding animal welfare interactions at a sample of zoos and aquariums. The report called on WAZA to make sure that harmful, cruel and demeaning interactions do not take place in zoos and aquariums. WAZA is in

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has become an official member of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), emphasising its commitment to sustainable solutions that protect the environment. WAZA now has the ability to vote on behalf of the world’s leading zoos and aquariums on issues central to RSPO such as deforestation, conservation, fair labour practices, and transparency, among others.