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BIAZA stands for
the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums. We were
previously known as the Federation of Zoological Gardens of
Great Britain and Ireland. Founded in 1966, we are a registered
charity involved in conservation, education and scientific
research. We were founded out of a mutual desire within the zoo
and aquarium community to see sound principles and practices of
animal management widely adopted in the British Isles and
Ireland. Today BIAZA is the professional organisation
representing the zoo and aquarium community.
Our Vision is to be a powerful force in the care and
conservation of the natural world
BIAZA is a professional organisation that represents its members
and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums. It leads and
supports its members and aims to;
• inspire people to help conserve the natural world
• participate in effective co-operative conservation programmes
• deliver the highest quality environmental education, training
and research
• and to achieve the highest standards of animal care and
welfare in zoos, aquariums and in the natural world.
The natural world is fundamentally precious and the diversity of
animals, plants, habitats and people has to be sustained and
protected.
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Zoos and aquariums are uniquely placed to inspire and educate
people to understand the interdependence of all living things,
and to make changes in people’s behaviour that will have a
positive impact on wildlife.
Through integrated science, education and conservation
programmes, zoos and aquariums can be a powerful force for
wildlife conservation.
We can ensure that our members deliver the highest standards of
animal welfare, as well as excellence in environmental
education, scientific research and visitor experience.
BIAZA members have to do more than follow legislation as laid
down in the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (Amendment, England and
Wales) Regulations 2002. In addition to following the Standards
of Modern Zoo Practice that are amongst the highest in the
world, members must undertake work in the field of animal
welfare, conservation, education and research under the terms of
the Constitution and Codes of Practice of the organisation.
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| BIAZA are members of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
(WAZA) and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). |
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