World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a global organization that represents, supports, and accredits zoos and aquariums committed to conservation, animal welfare, and environmental education.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | As subject | As object |
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| International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens | 0 | 1 |
| WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy | 0 | 1 |
| WAZA Council | 0 | 1 |
Statements (48)
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| instanceOf |
international non-governmental organization
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zoo and aquarium association → |
| abbreviation | WAZA → |
| activity |
accrediting member institutions
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coordinating global conservation campaigns → developing animal welfare standards → promoting environmental education → |
| collaboratesWith |
Convention on Biological Diversity
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora → IUCN →
surface form:
International Union for Conservation of Nature
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| continent | Europe → |
| country | Switzerland → |
| emphasis |
biodiversity protection
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ethical management of animals in human care → public engagement in conservation → |
| field |
animal welfare science
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conservation biology → zoology → |
| focusesOn |
endangered species
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ex situ conservation → in situ conservation support → |
| formerName |
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens
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| founded | 1935 → |
| governingBody |
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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WAZA Council
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| hasDocument |
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy
WAZA Code of Ethics and Animal Welfare → WAZA Conservation Strategy → |
| hasPosition |
Chief Executive Officer of WAZA
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President of WAZA → |
| hasWebsite | https://www.waza.org → |
| headquartersLocation | Gland, Switzerland NERFINISHED → |
| legalForm | association → |
| membershipType |
association members
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institutional members → |
| motto | United for Conservation → |
| officialLanguage | English → |
| purpose |
animal welfare
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environmental education → sustainable development → wildlife conservation → zoo and aquarium accreditation → |
| regulates |
member aquariums
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member zoos → |
| represents |
aquariums
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regional zoo and aquarium associations → zoos → |
| scope | global → |
| sector | non-profit → |
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WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy