World’s Leading Zoos and Aquariums
400 members
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WAZA accepts membership applications in four categories: associations, institutions, affiliates and corporations. WAZA members must be committed to the principles of the global zoo and aquarium community.
Become a member
WAZA accepts membership applications in four categories: associations, institutions, affiliates and corporations. WAZA members must be committed to the principles of the global zoo and aquarium community.
The unifying organisation for the world's leading zoos and aquariums
WAZA’s vision is to be a globally recognised and
trusted leader advancing conservation and animal welfare.
WAZA and Wild Welfare Renew Memorandum of Understanding
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
WAZA Members Strengthen Global Conservation Commitment Through Declaration on Biodiversity Conservation
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
WAZA Welcomes New Member– Mobaro
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
WAZA Welcomes New Member– Verdis
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,
ZIMS for Care and Welfare
The ZIMS for Care and Welfare project has been launched and is now live in ZIMS (Zoological Information Management System). The module is a collaborative effort between Species360 and an experienced team of animal welfare experts from many WAZA member institutions, as well as WAZA Director of Animal Welfare, Sabrina Brando.
Dr Jane Goodall to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Conference
Conservationist, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, will deliver a keynote address at the upcoming 73rdWorld Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Annual conference, in Bangkok, Thailand, in October.
WAZA Office Relocation
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.
Hornbill Expert to Deliver Keynote Address at WAZA Conference
Prominent Thai conservationist Pilai Poonswad, will reflect on 40 years of hornbill conservation in a keynote address at the upcoming 73rd WAZA Annual Conference, in Bangkok, Thailand, in October.
Zoos and aquariums are the third largest funder of conservation globally
Zoos and aquariums are the third largest funder of conservation globally
WAZA and its members are committed to inspire and engage the more than 700 million people who visit zoos and aquariums every year – literally one-tenth of the world’s population – to take action for the conservation of species and nature.
Dedicated to change
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.
