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WAZA

World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is an international nonprofit federation that unites zoological institutions and related organizations. Its stated mission is to support wildlife conservation through exemplary animal care, education, research, and sustainable practices. WAZA provides a framework for collaboration among zoos and aquariums worldwide, enabling sharing of expertise, standards, and resources.

Members include national associations, individual zoological and aquaria institutions, and partner organizations. The association operates a

WAZA coordinates international conservation initiatives and supports capacity building, veterinary partnerships, and scientific research. It collaborates

The activities of WAZA include developing and promoting standardized welfare guidelines, supporting global species management plans,

Headquartered in Switzerland, WAZA operates worldwide through its member network and regional partners. The association continues

secretariat
and
is
governed
by
a
council
and
officers
elected
by
member
bodies.
The
organization
maintains
codes
of
ethics
and
welfare
guidelines
for
animal
care,
and
it
promotes
conservation
breeding
programs
and
field
conservation
projects.
with
other
international
bodies
such
as
IUCN
and
CITES
to
advocate
for
wildlife
welfare
and
sustainable
use,
and
it
maintains
links
with
regional
associations
to
disseminate
best
practices.
and
facilitating
educational
outreach
to
the
public.
Through
its
programs,
the
organization
seeks
to
raise
awareness
about
conservation
challenges
and
the
role
of
zoos
and
aquariums
as
stewards
of
wildlife.
to
evolve
as
a
platform
for
collaboration
among
institutions
dedicated
to
the
care,
study,
and
conservation
of
animal
species.