In Memory of Dr William G. Conway (20 November 1929 – 21 October 2021) Posted: 25 October 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr William (Bill) Conway. A well-known and respected

Announcing the Keynote Speakers for the 76th WAZA Virtual Annual Conference Posted: 30 September 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome Ms Razan Al Mubarak, Ms Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Professor Mauro Guillén and Dr Brian Davis

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zoo Advisors Posted: 15 September 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to have broadened its global membership base by welcoming business management consulting and leadership advisory firm, Zoo Advisors as a new

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Atlantis, Dubai Posted: 30 August 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Atlantis, Dubai as a new Institutional member, to the global zoo and aquarium community. Atlantis, Dubai is located on

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Worldwide Zoo Consultants Posted: 10 August 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Worldwide Zoo Consultants to the global zoo and aquarium community as a new Corporate Member. Established in 2011,

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow Posted: 10 August 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden, Lucknow to the global zoo and aquarium community

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Dartmoor Zoological Society Posted: 10 August 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome the Dartmoor Zoological Society to the global zoo and aquarium community as a new Institutional Member. The Dartmoor

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Biodôme de Montréal Posted: 10 August 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome the Biodôme de Montréal to the global zoo and aquarium community as a new Institutional Member. The Biodôme

WAZA and IZE Formalise Long-standing Partnership Posted: 22 July 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) and the International Zoo Educators Association (IZE) have formalised their long-standing cooperation with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The two organisations will jointly strengthen

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Assiniboine Park Zoo Posted: 20 May 2021 The Assiniboine Park Zoo, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was founded in 1904 and is the oldest zoological facility in Canada. In 2009, the Assiniboine Park Conservancy unveiled a visionary redevelopment

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Poema del Mar Aquarium Posted: 20 May 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Poema del Mar Aquarium as a new Institutional member to the global zoo and aquarium community.  Opened

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 Welcomes First New Member of 2021 Posted: 17 March 2021 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome its first new member of 2021, the Greater Vancouver Zoo. The Zoo joined as a new Institutional Member in

WAZA Officially Endorses IUCN Presidential Candidate  Posted: 11 March 2021 Humanity is at a crucial crossroads. Though there has been some positive progress in biodiversity conservation in some areas, the natural world is still largely under threat. Much more needs to be

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

WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member Posted: 10 December 2020 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new corporate member to its global membership base. Immotion Group plc, with offices based in the United Kingdom and the

Announcing the Winners of the 2020 WAZA Awards Posted: 16 October 2020 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 WAZA Awards. The awards were presented at the 75th WAZA Annual Conference, which

75th WAZA Virtual Annual Conference Keynote Speakers Posted: 2 October 2020 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for the upcoming 75th WAZA Virtual Annual Conference. Sahil Merchant, partner at McKinsey & Company, will

WAZA and Wild Welfare Sign Memorandum of Understanding Posted: 21 September 2020 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.

WAZA Welcomes New Members The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to have recently welcomed two new members to the global zoo and aquarium community. L’ Aquàrium de Barcelona, Spain, and Toyohashi Zoo and Botanical Park, Japan, both joined

WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome its newest member to the global WAZA community. Hanart Culture LLC joined WAZA this month as a corporate member.  Hanart Culture produces and manages live

Statement in Support of BIAZA The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) supports the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (BIAZA) extensive efforts to secure early flexibility for BIAZA member zoos and aquariums to open in the UK, many

WAZA Webinars — COVID19 WAZA is hosting regular webinars in light of COVID-19 to connect with WAZA members and provide resources in these challenging times. Below you will find links to the webinar recordings, as well a key takeaways and infographics.  Reopening

WAZA COVID-19 Reopening Recommendations Updated: 05/06/2020 The following recommendations are a compilation of reopening recommendations made by different WAZA recognised national and regional associations. Considering the diversity of territories and respective legislation under which WAZA member zoos and aquariums operate, these guidelines

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

WAZA Welcomes New Members The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to have broadened its global membership base by recently welcoming five new members to the global zoo and aquarium community. Aquário Marinho do Rio de Janeiro was most

Declaración de WAZA sobre la serie de Netflix el Rey Tigre Date: 15/04/2020 El documental de Netflix llamado Rey Tigre: Asesinato, Violencia y Locura (título original: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness) ha cautivado a los espectadores en todo el mundo. La

Declaração da WAZA sobre a série “Máfia dos Tigres” da Netflix Date: 15/04/2020 O documentário da Netflix chamado “Máfia dos Tigres” (título original: Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness) atraiu a atenção de pessoas em todo o mundo. A série sobre um

WAZA Appoints CEO Date: 09/04/2020 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Martín Zordan as Chief Executive Officer. Martín Zordan, a veterinarian who graduated with the highest honours, has a diverse professional background

WAZA Statement on Netflix’s Tiger King Date: 07/04/2020 The Netflix documentary Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness has gripped viewers around the world. The seven-part true-crime documentary series brings to light the atrocious standards of “roadside zoos” and the problems with keeping

Tiger at Bronx Zoo Tests Positive for COVID-19 – Resources for Zoological Institutions Date: 06/04/2020 Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo yesterday (5 April 2020) announced Nadia, a 4-year-old female Malayan tiger at the Bronx Zoo, has tested positive for COVID-19. She, her

Zoo and Aquarium Emergency Operating Funds Date: 18/03/2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has fast become a global crisis with more than 173,000 confirmed cases as of 17 March. A number of WAZA members globally have had to temporarily close down to the public

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

Visiting a Zoo This Week? Research Sheds Light on Why You Go, and the Impact on Conservation in the Wild Date: 07/02/2020 By: Mary Ellen Amodeo, Species360 Size, number, and variety of species combine to attract more zoo visitors, and in turn

WAZA IUCN Partnership Date: 2/01/2020 WAZA is pleased to have received a special recognition from the Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN SSC) for supporting the commission in its mission for the 2017-2019 period.  WAZA’s support helped

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

Two Oceans Aquarium Latest Member to Join WAZA Community Date: 22/07/2019 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to have recently welcomed Two Oceans Aquarium, in South Africa, to its global membership-base. “WAZA is pleased to welcome its newest

WAZA Welcomes New Members Date: 14/06/2019 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to have recently welcomed five new members to its global membership-base. Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee, United States of America and the Saitama Children’s Zoo (Saitama Parks

Announcing the New and Improved WAZA Website Date: 11/04/2019 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has recently launched a new website that combines ease and efficiency with a clean, fresh look that emphasises the association’s commitment to conservation, animal welfare,

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) has partnered with United Nations (UN) Environment to help raise awareness about the illegal wildlife trade. The unique programme, which was launched on World Wildlife Day on 3 March, provides kids packs to young fliers on Kenyan Airways flights.

The Barcelona City Council on 14 February gave initial approval to an amendment that aims to severely regulate the Barcelona Zoo, reducing the institution down to 11 species and calling for the transfer or relocation of the nearly 2,000 animals that remain to sanctuaries or rescue centres. The amendment also requires Barcelona Zoo to resign from all national and international membership associations, including WAZA. Below is WAZA’s open letter:


On Global Tiger Day, we, the undersigned organizations affirm our commitment to the protection and preservation of wild tigers, are committed to working in collaboration with governments across the globe, and in particular tiger range countries, to assure a future for tigers in the wild.

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) believes the Thomas Cook travel agency failed to consider the significant global conservation impact of SeaWorld and Loro Parque, as well as their continued dedication to high levels of welfare for animals in their care, when it announced this week that it would no longer include the marine parks in its travel packages.

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) embarked on a new phase in its 83-year history this week with the relocation of the Executive Office to Barcelona, Spain. WAZA had been based in Gland, Switzerland, since 2010.

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) stepped boldly into the international arena as it agreed to organise a Global Species Congress to address the conservation and extinction crises, committed to sustainable forestry guidelines, and voted to close one of Thailand’s most notorious zoos…

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.