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Setting the Bar in Animal Welfare with the WAZA 2023 Animal Welfare Goal Posted: 25 October 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) through the WAZA Ethics and Animal Welfare, Membership, and Associations Committees has concluded the first set of reviews of its member national and regional associations’ Animal Welfare Evaluation Processes towards the fulfilment […]

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Posted: 10 October 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community- Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Established in 1914, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and takes care of over 1700 amphibians from

WAZA Launches PalmOil Scan – An App Empowering Consumers to Make Sustainable Decisions Posted: 19 August 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) through the WAZA Palm Oil Subcommittee and its member institutions Cheyenne Mountain Zoo representing the United States (US) and Canada, Chester Zoo representing the United Kingdom (UK) and Auckland Zoo

WAZA Launches PalmOil Scan – An App Empowering Consumers to Make Sustainable Decisions Posted: 29 June 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) through the WAZA Palm Oil Subcommittee and its member institution Cheyenne Mountain Zoo representing the United States and Canada, is proud to announce the launch of PalmOil Scan. This mobile

Posted 26 April 2022 A fundraising campaign led by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) continues to provide opportunities to support Ukrainian zoos during the war. After more than a month since the Russian invasion started

WAZA position statement on the Russian Federation government Posted: 21 March 2022 On 9 March 2022, the WAZA Statement on Ukraine stated its support to the people and zoos and aquariums of Ukraine and strongly condemned this senseless war. Today, WAZA would like to emphasize: Our condemnation of the ongoing brutal incursion of the forces

WAZA Statement on Ukraine Posted: 9 March 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) stands with the people and zoos of Ukraine and strongly condemns this senseless war. Our hearts go out to the many people and animals affected by this conflict, and we hope for a swift end to this brutality. We

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