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WAZA Welcomes New Member – Wild Immersion
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Wild Immersion Posted: 3 August 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Wild Immersion.  The company creates immersive

WAZA Welcomes New Member – SSA Group
WAZA Welcomes New Member – SSA Group Posted: 3 August 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community- SSA Group. For over 50 years, SSA Group

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Edmonton Valley Zoo
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Edmonton Valley Zoo Posted: 3 August 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Edmonton Valley Zoo. Established in 1959,

Announcing Host for the 79th WAZA Annual Conference
Announcing the host for the 79th WAZA Annual Conference Posted: 2 August 2023 Last September, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) called for bids from members to host the 79th Annual WAZA Conference. A high standard of applications from WAZA

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Wildlife Collection LLC DBA Fahlo
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Wildlife Collection LLC DBA Fahlo Posted: 19 July 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Wildlife Collection LLC DBA

WAZA Welcomes New Member – The Scientific Center – Kuwait (TSCK)
WAZA Welcomes New Member – The Scientific Center – Kuwait (TSCK) Posted: 17 July 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community- The Scientific Center –

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Seattle Aquarium
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Seattle Aquarium Posted: 17 July 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Seattle Aquarium. Established in 1977, Seattle Aquarium

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Triotech Amusement Inc.
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Triotech Amusement Inc. Posted: 29 May 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community- Triotech Amusement Inc. Founded in 1999, Triotech is

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Roger Williams Park Zoo
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Roger Williams Park Zoo The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Roger Williams Park Zoo. Established in 1872, Roger Williams

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zigong Lantern Group
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zigong Lantern Group Posted: 9 February 2023 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome Zigong Lantern Group as its Corporate Member. Zigong Lantern Group is based in Orlando, Florida, United States of

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Posted: 7 December 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome back Cleveland Metroparks Zoo as its Institution Member. Established in 1882, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo spreads across 183 acres

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Walter Zoo
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Walter Zoo Posted: 7 December 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Institutional Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Walter Zoo. The Swiss Zoo is located

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Attractions.io
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Attractions.io Posted: 10 October 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Attractions.io. Established in 2009, Attractions.io is the only

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
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

Communications Assistant Joins WAZA Executive Office
Communications Assistant Joins WAZA Executive Office Posted: 10 October 2022 WAZA is happy to announce the appointment of Linde de Nijs as the Communications Assistant at WAZA Executive Office. Linde de Nijs joins WAZA as the Communication Assistant, after recently moving to Barcelona

WAZA Code of Conduct for Events
WAZA Code of Conduct for Events Posted: 27 September 2022 Purpose The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is an association with members all over the world. Different cultures, languages, and experiences, come together at our annual conference and other WAZA

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Fundação Zoológico de São Paulo (CECFau – FZSP)
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Fundação Zoológico de São Paulo (CECFau – FZSP) Posted: 9 September 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Affiliate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Fundação

WAZA Welcomes New Member – ELSS Engineering
WAZA Welcomes New Member – ELSS Engineering Posted: 9 September 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – ELSS Engineering. Established in 2005, ELSS Engineering

WAZA Welcomes New Member – American Humane
WAZA Welcomes New Member – American Humane Posted: 9 September 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – American Humane. Located in Washington DC, American

WAZA Launches PalmOil Scan- An App Empowering Consumers to Make Sustainable Decisions
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

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Wild Republic
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Wild Republic Posted: 8 August 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome back Wild Republic as our Corporate Member. Established in 1999, Wild Republic is the proud supplier of animal toys

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien Posted: 8 August 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Zoo Sauvage de St-Félicien. Located

WAZA Signs MoU with the International Air Transport Association
WAZA Signs MoU with the International Air Transport Association Posted: 30 June 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is proud to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The

WAZA Launches PalmOil Scan- An App Empowering Consumers to Make Sustainable Decisions
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

Administrative Assistant Joins WAZA Executive Office
Administrative Assistant Joins WAZA Executive Office Posted: 28 June 2022 WAZA is happy to announce the appointment of a new Administrative Assistant. Please join us in welcoming Ms Emma Burke as Administrative Assistant at WAZA Executive Office. Here are some details about

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies Posted: 21 June 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Ripley’s Aquarium of the

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach Posted: 21 June 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Institution Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada Posted: 21 June 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada as a new Institution Member. Located in Toronto, Canada, the aquarium consists of

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Fondation Juniclair
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Fondation Juniclair Posted: 21 June 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Affiliate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – Fondation Juniclair. Located in Luxembourg, Fondation Juniclair

WAZA Welcomes New Member – GLMV Zoos
WAZA Welcomes New Member – GLMV Zoos Posted: 21 June 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Corporate Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – GLMV Zoos. Located in Wichita, United States,

Announcing Appointment of WAZA Communications Positions
Announcing Appointment of WAZA Communications Positions Posted: 24 May 2022 WAZA is happy to announce the appointment of a new Communications team. Please join us in welcoming Ms Tania Kahlon as WAZA Communications Coordinator, and Mr Adrián Lizanda Herrera as WAZA Communications Assistant. Here are some

WAZA Grants 13,000 euros to Help Members Attend 4th Joint TAG​ Chairs Meeting
WAZA Grants 13,000 euros to Help Members Attend 4th Joint TAG​ Chairs Meeting Posted: 18 May 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) gave 13,500 euros in grants to members to support their attendance to the 4th Joint Taxon Advisory

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Guadeloupe Zoo​
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Guadeloupe Zoo Posted: 9 May 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new WAZA Institutional Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – the Guadeloupe Zoo. It is also

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Hamilton Zoo
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Hamilton Zoo Posted: 9 May 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new Institutional Member to the global zoo and aquarium community – the Hamilton Zoo. Located in the city

The Largest Monkey in the World Is Endangered: How Zoos and Associations Are Fighting for Conservation
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 Donates 10,000 euros to European Relief Fund for Ukrainian Zoos
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

Meeting in France As A First Step Towards WAZA’s New Strategy
Meeting in France As A First Step Towards WAZA’s New Strategy Posted: 22 April 2022 Four years after the last strategic planning session, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) gathered its council in order to set in motion the development

WAZA Position Statement on the Russian Federation Government
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

WAZA Statement on Ukraine
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

Position Statement on Export of Wild African Elephants
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

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Indira Gandhi Zoological Park Posted: 16 February 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome a new WAZA Institutional member to the global zoo and aquarium community – the Indira Gandhi Zoological

WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zoologischer Garten Schwerin
WAZA Welcomes New Member – Zoologischer Garten Schwerin Posted: 16 February 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is delighted to welcome Zoologischer Garten Schwerin, in Germany, as a new WAZA Institutional member. Zoologischer Garten Schwerin, also known as Zoo

WAZA Welcomes New Member – BoldMove Nation
WAZA Welcomes New Member – BoldMove Nation Posted: 16 February 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome BoldMove Nation as a new corporate member. Founded early 2021 and based in Brussels, Belgium, BoldMove Nation’s mission is

WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member – The Zoological Lighting Institute
WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member – The Zoological Lighting Institute Posted: 16 February 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome The Zoological Lighting Institute as a new WAZA Corporate Member. The Zoological Lighting Institute (ZLI) is

WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member – St Laurent
WAZA Welcomes New Corporate Member – St Laurent Posted: 16 February 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to welcome St Laurent as a new Corporate member. Launched in 1946, St Laurent is a family company located in

WAZA Forms Partnership with Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
WAZA Forms Partnership with Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute Posted: 2 February 2022 The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is pleased to announce a partnership with the Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), which owns open access journals Animals, Conservation, and Journal

In Memory of Dr William G. Conway
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.