European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) is an organisation for the European zoo and aquarium community that links over 340 member organisations in 41 countries. EAZA membership is open to all zoos and aquaria across Europe that comply with EAZA's standards. The organisation is administered and headquartered at Natura Artis Magistra in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
| Abbreviation | EAZA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1992 |
| Type | NGO |
| Focus | To facilitate cooperation within the European zoo and aquarium community towards the goals of education, research and conservation. |
| Headquarters | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Region | Europe, Western Asia |
| Methods | Accreditation |
Main organ | Council and Committees |
Parent organization | World Association of Zoos and Aquariums |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | European Community Association of Zoos and Aquaria (ECAZA) |
| "Progressive Zoos and Aquariums Saving Species Together With You" | |
The mission of the association is to promote cooperation for furthering regional collection planning and wildlife conservation. EAZA also promotes educational activities and advises EU lawmakers through standing committees of the European Parliament and the European Council.
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