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What is BIAZA?

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is a conservation, education and scientific wildlife charity founded in 1966 (as the Federation of Zoological Gardens of Great Britain and Ireland) 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.

The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales number 6789783, Registered Office Regents Park, London, NW1 4RY, Registered Charity Number 1128168.

The Vision of the organisation:

To be a powerful force in the care and conservation of the natural world

Is reflected in its Mission:

BIAZA is a professional organisation which represents its members and promotes the values of good zoos and aquariums. It leads and supports its members:

	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

BIAZA believes that:

	The natural world is intrinsically precious and the biodiversity of animals, plants, habitats and people must 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 which will have a positive impact on wildlife
	Through integrated science, education and conservation programmes, zoos and aquariums can be a powerful force for wildlife conservatio
	The global network of zoos and aquariums enables effective partnerships with each other, as well as with governments, other conservation agencies and local communities at home and overseas
	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 (Amendment, England and Wales) Regulations 2002. In addition to following the Secretary of States Standards of Modern Zoo Practice (which are amongst the highest in the world) Member collections 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


WAZA World Association of Zoos and Aquariums	EAZA Eorpoean Association of Zoos and Aquaria

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