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The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, and leading zoos and aquariums.

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📣 Register for the EAZA Academy Animal Training Seminar 2025! Aimed at zoo professionals, it will offer new insights into promoting animal welfare and achieving effective behaviour outcomes. 🗓️ 11-12 June 2025 📍 London Zoo or online  👉 f.mtr.cool/ojaqgfxrbr

📣 Register for the EAZA Academy Animal Training Seminar 2025! Aimed at zoo professionals, it will offer new insights into promoting animal welfare and achieving effective behaviour outcomes.

🗓️ 11-12 June 2025
📍 <a href="/zsllondonzoo/">London Zoo</a> or online
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👏 On 13 May, the IUCN Center for Species Survival France was inaugurated at Parc Zoologique de CERZA. WAZA supports this milestone for species conservation and extends its congratulations to IUCN Species Survival Commission, AFdPZ & all partners involved. 🎥 Watch our message f.mtr.cool/ihptfhmgzf

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In celebration of International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May, WAZA is pleased to highlight the conservation work of our members. 🐟 Tennessee Aquarium 🐢 is leading vital efforts to save the Laurel Dace, found only near Chattanooga, US. #BiodiversityDay 👉 f.mtr.cool/jptfdnafwr

In celebration of International Day for Biodiversity on 22 May, WAZA is pleased to highlight the conservation work of our members.

🐟 <a href="/TNAquarium/">Tennessee Aquarium 🐢</a> is leading vital efforts to save the Laurel Dace, found only near Chattanooga, US. #BiodiversityDay

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🦧The demand for palm oil has driven widespread deforestation across Southeast Asia, threatening rainforest species including the Bornean orangutan. Chester Zoo is supporting habitat protection & reforestation to help create safe spaces for orangutans. 💡f.mtr.cool/kmrbmhefqm

🦧The demand for palm oil has driven widespread deforestation across Southeast Asia, threatening rainforest species including the Bornean orangutan.

<a href="/chesterzoo/">Chester Zoo</a> is supporting habitat protection &amp; reforestation to help create safe spaces for orangutans.

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🔔 Don’t miss the Reverse the Red webinar on GSAP Action 4.4: Changing the Trajectory of Conservation with Effective Ex-situ Populations. Explore how zoos, seed banks, and breeding programmes can play a vital role in species recovery. 📅 22 May 2025 🔗 f.mtr.cool/chtracbewu

🔔 Don’t miss the <a href="/ReversetheRed1/">Reverse the Red</a> webinar on GSAP Action 4.4: Changing the Trajectory of Conservation with Effective Ex-situ Populations.

Explore how zoos, seed banks, and breeding programmes can play a vital role in species recovery.

📅 22 May 2025
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🦗The Lord Howe Island stick insect was thought to be extinct following the introduction of invasive rats to Lord Howe Island, Australia. Zoo Praha is contributing to international efforts to conserve the species through breeding & research programmes. 👉f.mtr.cool/uortohxuuz

🦗The Lord Howe Island stick insect was thought to be extinct following the introduction of invasive rats to Lord Howe Island, Australia.

<a href="/zoo_praha/">Zoo Praha</a> is contributing to international efforts to conserve the species through breeding &amp; research programmes.
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Today, we celebrate the International Day for Biodiversity, reflecting on this year’s theme: ‘Harmony with nature and sustainable development’. 🎥 Watch our video message from Martin Zordan, WAZA CEO, reaffirming our commitment to biodiversity protection. f.mtr.cool/oennkmdmph

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As a partner in New Zealand’s Kiwi Recovery Programme, Orana Wildlife Park contributes directly to national efforts to safeguard the Eastern North Island brown kiwi. The park empowers visitors to take meaningful action to protect the species. 🧐 Learn more here: f.mtr.cool/ewflklreak

As a partner in New Zealand’s Kiwi Recovery Programme, <a href="/OranaPark/">Orana Wildlife Park</a> contributes directly to national efforts to safeguard the Eastern North Island brown kiwi. The park empowers visitors to take meaningful action to protect the species.

🧐 Learn more here:
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📢 Registration is now open! Join the 2025 WAZA Mid-Year Meeting. 🗓️ 23–24 July 2025 | Online The agenda will be announced soon. Register now to be part of this global conversation. 👇 🔗 f.mtr.cool/xmrbvfphpy   #WAZAMidYear2025 #GlobalConservation

📢 Registration is now open! Join the 2025 WAZA Mid-Year Meeting.
🗓️ 23–24 July 2025 | Online

The agenda will be announced soon. Register now to be part of this global conversation. 👇
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#WAZAMidYear2025 #GlobalConservation
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📲We are excited to share that the PalmOil Scan app is now available in Singapore thanks to the leadership of Mandai Wildlife Reserve. This represents a significant step in the global effort to reduce the environmental impact of unsustainable palm oil production. f.mtr.cool/akizwsgvme

📲We are excited to share that the PalmOil Scan app is now available in Singapore thanks to the leadership of <a href="/MandaiWildlife/">Mandai Wildlife Reserve</a>.

This represents a significant step in the global effort to reduce the environmental impact of unsustainable palm oil production.
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📣 Have you registered yet? Don’t miss the WAZA Mid-Year Meeting! Designed for professionals across the zoo and aquarium community, the meeting will offer 2 four-hour sessions scheduled across time zones to ensure inclusive participation. Register now ⤵️ f.mtr.cool/nbuzikbjfu

📣 Have you registered yet? Don’t miss the WAZA Mid-Year Meeting!

Designed for professionals across the zoo and aquarium community, the meeting will offer 2 four-hour sessions scheduled across time zones to ensure inclusive participation.

Register now ⤵️
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🔔 Nominations are now open for the 2025 @blooloop 50 Zoo & Aquarium Influencer List, which recognises individuals making a significant impact within zoos and aquariums. 🗓️ Deadline for submissions 4/08/25 Start your nomination here 👇 f.mtr.cool/qsycsdxoev

🔔 Nominations are now open for the 2025 @blooloop 50 Zoo &amp; Aquarium Influencer List, which recognises individuals making a significant impact within zoos and aquariums.

🗓️ Deadline for submissions 4/08/25
Start your nomination here 👇
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The platypus is one of Australia’s most distinctive mammals. Listed as Near Threatened, it faces threats from climate change & habitat loss. A new facility by Taronga Zoo with San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, is leading rescue and breeding efforts to protect the species. 👉f.mtr.cool/iqbxrkmvtj

The platypus is one of Australia’s most distinctive mammals. Listed as Near Threatened, it faces threats from climate change &amp; habitat loss.

A new facility by <a href="/tarongazoo/">Taronga Zoo</a> with <a href="/sandiegozoo/">San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance</a>, is leading rescue and breeding efforts to protect the species.
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Dr André Stadler, Alpenzoo Innsbruck Director and WAZA Council Member, represented WAZA at the VdZ annual conference (18–21 June, Berlin), where zoo leaders from Germany, Austria, Switzerland & Spain gathered to focus on species conservation. 📸 © Dr André Stadler

Dr André Stadler, <a href="/AlpenzooIbk/">Alpenzoo Innsbruck</a> Director and WAZA Council Member, represented WAZA at the VdZ annual conference (18–21 June, Berlin), where zoo leaders from Germany, Austria, Switzerland &amp; Spain gathered to focus on species conservation.

📸 © Dr André Stadler
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Citizen-led conservation is changing reef futures. At the WAZA Mid-Year Meeting, hear from Andy Ridley, CEO of Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef & Founding CEO of Earth Hour Official, on bridging research & action, mobilising global taskforces, and empowering communities. Register now f.mtr.cool/etbnqzlhcy

Citizen-led conservation is changing reef futures. At the WAZA Mid-Year Meeting, hear from <a href="/ANDYRIDLEY/">Andy Ridley</a>, CEO of <a href="/citizensGBR/">Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef</a> &amp; Founding CEO of <a href="/earthhour/">Earth Hour Official</a>, on bridging research &amp; action, mobilising global taskforces, and empowering communities.

Register now
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🗓️ Join the 2nd Annual Species360 Research Symposium on 16 July 2025 (9am CDT / 4pm CEST). Hear how researchers are using ZIMS data to support global efforts in #animalwelfare, population management, and #speciesconservation. 🔗 Register now: f.mtr.cool/kwreebnasw

🗓️ Join the 2nd Annual <a href="/species360/">Species360</a> Research Symposium on 16 July 2025 (9am CDT / 4pm CEST).

Hear how researchers are using ZIMS data to support global efforts in #animalwelfare, population management, and #speciesconservation.

🔗 Register now: f.mtr.cool/kwreebnasw
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This year marks a significant chapter in WAZA’s history as we celebrate our 90th anniversary. The WAZA Mid-Year Meeting, taking place on 23-24 July, is set to be a key milestone in our anniversary celebrations. 📅 23–24 July 2025 💻Online 🔗Register here: f.mtr.cool/nsdlaaibdf

This year marks a significant chapter in WAZA’s history as we celebrate our 90th anniversary. The WAZA Mid-Year Meeting, taking place on 23-24 July, is set to be a key milestone in our anniversary celebrations.

📅 23–24 July 2025
💻Online
🔗Register here: f.mtr.cool/nsdlaaibdf