World Association of Zoos and Aquariums

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World Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Abbreviation	WAZA
Predecessor	Union of Directors of Zoological Gardens (IUDZG)
Formation	1935; 89 years ago (1935)
Founded at	Basel, Switzerland
Focus	To guide, encourage and support the zoos, aquariums and like‑minded organisations of the world in animal care and welfare, environmental education and global conservation.
Headquarters	Barcelona, Spain
Region	Worldwide
Board of directors	WAZA Staff
Website	www.waza.org
Formerly called	World Zoo Organization
Member of IUCN

The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) is the "umbrella" organization for the world zoo and aquarium community. Its mission is to provide leadership and support for zoos, aquariums, and partner organizations of the world in animal care and welfare, conservation of biodiversity, environmental education and global sustainability.