World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) promotes cooperation between leading zoos, aquariums, national and regional associations, as well as with leading wildlife experts, academies, and universities. WAZA provides support for species-conservation management and husbandry of animals in human care, while encouraging the highest standards in member institutions. 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. WAZA and its members are also committed to important goals regarding the environment and sustainability, and are engaged in issues of conservation and battling the illegal trade in wildlife like never before.

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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. WAZA is a non-profit company registered within Section 1 of the Associations Registry of the Generalitat de Catalunya under the name of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums, with registration number 63665, with CIF Number G-67263244 and Registered Office at C/ Roger de Llúria 2, 2-2. 08010 of Barcelona (Spain). Contact WAZA at [email protected]