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May 16, 2012

ZOOS and aquariums across the country will be raising their glasses after an inspirational member of the zoo community picked up an OBE for her services to wildlife and conservation.

Miranda Stevenson, executive director of BIAZA (the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) was handed the prestigious award by the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace yesterday (May 15).

Apr 26, 2012
The Born Free Foundation, which launched its EU Zoo Inquiry on Tuesday (April 24) claim that many, if not most, of Europe’s zoos are failing to meet European standards and adequately care for their animals.  This is categorically not true of BIAZA members.
Dec 14, 2011
Zoos and aquariums can play an important role in kick starting the economy.
Nov 17, 2011
Snow leopards and giant mouse lemurs stole the show as the winners of this year’s BIAZA Awards were announced.
Nov 8, 2011
A poll carried out by the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)shows the creatures most likely to spook this Halloween in UK and Irish zoos and aquariums include: boa constrictors, brown rats, Rodrigues fruit bats, giant African millipedes, giant African land snails, wolf eels and blood shrimp.
Oct 14, 2011
Shark enthusiasts are being urged to help in the fight to ban shark finning by visiting their local BIAZA zoo or aquarium during European Shark Week.
Oct 1, 2011
Celebrate World Animal Day by visiting your local BIAZA zoo or aquarium.
Jul 31, 2011
Every kid dreams of working in a zoo, well, with the new Tesco Goodness range and the launch of the new film Zookeeper, this dream could soon become a reality.
Jun 14, 2011

Providing evidence is vital to the future of zoos and aquariums – that was the main message to come out of this year’s BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) annual conference.

May 25, 2011
The nation's animals are inviting you to show them just how much you care by visiting them on Love Your Zoo week.

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