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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;
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• To
inspire people to help conserve the natural
world
• To participate in effective
co-operative conservation programmes
• To deliver the highest quality
environmental education, training and
research
• To achieve the highest standards of
animal care and welfare in zoos, aquariums
and in the wild |
The natural world is
fundamentally precious and the diversity of animals,
plants, habitats and people has to be sustained and
protected.
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.
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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