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.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| World Association of Zoos and Aquariums canonical | 22 |
| International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens | 2 |
| WAZA Council | 2 |
| WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T738947 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Context triple: [Memphis Zoo, zooAccreditation, World Association of Zoos and Aquariums]
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A.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a professional organization that accredits and supports zoos and aquariums committed to high standards of animal care, conservation, education, and research.
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B.
IUCN
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a global authority on the status of the natural world, best known for its Red List of Threatened Species and its work in biodiversity conservation and environmental policy.
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C.
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund is a leading international conservation organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and preserving natural habitats worldwide.
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D.
New York Zoological Society
The New York Zoological Society, now known as the Wildlife Conservation Society, is a major nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and the management of zoos and aquariums, including the Bronx Zoo, in New York City.
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E.
Henry Vilas Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo is a free, family-friendly zoological park in Madison, Wisconsin, known for its diverse animal exhibits and conservation and education programs.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Target entity description: 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.
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A.
Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a professional organization that accredits and supports zoos and aquariums committed to high standards of animal care, conservation, education, and research.
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B.
IUCN
The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) is a global authority on the status of the natural world, best known for its Red List of Threatened Species and its work in biodiversity conservation and environmental policy.
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C.
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund is a leading international conservation organization dedicated to protecting endangered species and preserving natural habitats worldwide.
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D.
New York Zoological Society
The New York Zoological Society, now known as the Wildlife Conservation Society, is a major nonprofit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation and the management of zoos and aquariums, including the Bronx Zoo, in New York City.
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E.
Henry Vilas Zoo
Henry Vilas Zoo is a free, family-friendly zoological park in Madison, Wisconsin, known for its diverse animal exhibits and conservation and education programs.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| 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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surface form:
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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surface form:
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 ⓘ |
| 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 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Description of subject: 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.
Referenced by (27)
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World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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WAZA Animal Welfare Strategy
World Association of Zoos and Aquariums
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WAZA Council
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International Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens
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WAZA Council