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10 June 2026

The EAZA Conservation Forum 2026 brought together 159 participants from 28 countries to explore how collaboration, trust and shared responsibility can strengthen conservation action.

Read the highlights from four days of discussions at Opel-Zoo (Germany)!

8 June 2026

In the Summer issue of Zooquaria, we pay tribute to Leobert de Boer and reflect on his legacy that continues to inspire the zoo and aquarium community. You’ll also find stories of zoos and aquariums working to be progressive, innovative and deeply committed to animal welfare, conservation and education – through partnerships across Europe and beyond.

8 April 2026

EAZA joins many from our community in expressing their condolences to Bert de Boer's family and friends. Thanks to Frank Rietkerk, Christoph Schwitzer, Simon Tonge and Lesley Dickie for the beautiful words and memories.

2 April 2026

The third edition of the EAZA Animal Welfare Forum brought together over 200 participants from 34 countries in Antwerp Zoo (Belgium) for three days of workshops, presentations and discussions on improving animal welfare in practice.

Explore the highlights!

1 April 2026

The Canid and Hyaenid TAG will review their Regional Species Plan in April 2026. Alongside coordinated population management, EAZA Members support conservation for canid and hyaenid species across the globe. Time to dive into the Conservation Database and get an insight into the support for the conservation of wolves, wild dogs, foxes and hyaenas!

30 March 2026

Four male mountain bongos from the EAZA Ex situ Programme (EEP) are being prepared for transfer to Kenya, where they will support the recovery of this critically endangered antelope.

25 March 2026

The Spring issue of Zooquaria explores the theme of connection, highlighting the relationships between institutions, species experts, communities and ecosystems. Inside, you will find stories of collaboration and innovation from across the EAZA network, covering conservation, research, advocacy, and welfare.

2 March 2026

In this edition of the EAZA Conservation Snapshot, we introduce Dingle Oceanworld Aquarium (Dingle Peninsula, southwest Ireland), one of the newest Members of EAZA. They have taken a leading role in local species conservation through collaboration with their community.

24 February 2026

For zoos and aquariums committed to conservation, policy is not an abstract exercise: it is a framework that increasingly shapes the conditions under which they operate. Decisions taken in Brussels influence how the EAZA community can advance biodiversity conservation, animal welfare and animal health. The EAZA Brussels Advocacy Days bring Members closer to that process and give them the skills and confidence to engage with it.

2 February 2026

To celebrate World Wetlands Day and the launch of the EAZA Wetlands for Life Conservation Campaign, this month's Conservation Snapshot is dedicated to the first pre-selected campaign project that is safegaurding Lake Natron: a critical site for lesser flamingos.

6 January 2026

Polar Bears International (PBI) is the only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to conserving polar bears and the sea-ice habitat they need to survive. EAZA Members are an important partner in this mission by supporting research, education, and advocacy that strengthen conservation outcomes for both wild and managed populations.

17 December 2025

The Winter issue of Zooquaria highlights ways to become involved in EAZA activities: from being an EEP Coordinator or a Veterinary Advisor, to participating in our conservation campaigns and events. Dive into the recent work of EAZA zoos and aquariums and their partners.

12 December 2025

From 24 November to 5 December, EAZA took part in the 20th Conference of the Parties to CITES. Read our key highlights from the global forum where countries decide how international wildlife trade is regulated.

1 December 2025

As an official observer at the CITES Conference of the Parties, EAZA represents our community’s position and expertise, with a key focus, this year, on the international trade in wild-caught songbirds, building on the legacy of our Silent Forest conservation campaign. The strong commitment of EAZA Members to songbird conservation is clearly reflected in the EAZA Conservation Database. 

4 November 2025

EAZA Members are actively involved in global and local conservation through collaborations with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This month’s snapshot takes a look at information recorded by EAZA Members in the EAZA Conservation Database on their support towards the IUCN network.

23 October 2025

EAZA joins many from our community in expressing their condolences to Gunther Nogge's family and friends.

20 October 2025

From 9–15 October, EAZA representatives participated in the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, joining over 10,000 participants from governments, NGOs, Indigenous communities, academia, and business to shape the future of global conservation.

7 October 2025

While EAZA Members are gearing up for the next EAZA Conservation Campaign Wetlands for life (2026 - 2027), this Snapshot focuses on work of EAZA Members that is already happening for wetland dependent species.  

3 October 2025

It’s with great sadness that we heard about the passing of Dr Jane Goodall on 1 October 2025. The British pioneer leaves behind an incredible legacy and will remain a symbol of courage and hope for so many generations of conservationists.

26 September 2025

  ... Another EAZA Annual Conference, another success! Two weeks ago, 1,008 delegates from 54 countries and 382 institutions gathered in Łódź (Poland) for the EAZA Annual Conference 2025. Discover the visual summary of our event. 

3 September 2025

The autumn issue of Zooquaria is all about new people and developments: from our new Chair and proud newly accredited Members to our new population management cycle and new opportunities to support conservation. Dive into the recent work of EAZA zoos and aquariums and their partners.

12 August 2025

We are happy and proud to announce the EAZA Annual Report for 2024 is now available online, with a brand new format showcasing how our Strategic Focal Areas drive our work. Insights from all 42 Taxon Advisory Groups are integrated throughout the report to emphasize collaboration with the Committees, Working Groups and Members. Congratulations to all for another successful year!

4 August 2025

Each year, we ask our Members to record their contributions to conservation in the EAZA Conservation Database —an online platform designed to highlight and communicate the vital conservation work being carried out both within and beyond the zoo and aquarium community. Using this valuable data, we create an annual infographic that showcases the collective input of our community. 

3 July 2025

Antelope conservation has been supported during the last five years, thanks to the dedication of 40 EAZA Members and partners. Each year, 10–12 unique antelope species benefit from direct support from EAZA Members — a testament to the commitment to protecting these remarkable animals.

4 June 2025

The summer issue of Zooquaria emphasizes the power of knowledge sharing, at events, during courses or with exhibits. Read about our latest conferences and dive into the recent work of EAZA zoos and aquariums and their partners.

4 June 2025

While most of us are gearing up for a warm summer, this Conservation Snapshot focuses on an Arctic species. The muskox was reintroduced from Greenland to Norway in the 20th century and found its way into Sweden on its own. The "Project Myskoxe 2030" is a conservation network aiming to study the Swedish muskox population, as well as its impact on biodiversity in the mountain ecosystem. 

7 May 2025

EAZAs Terrestrial Invertebrate Taxon Advisory Group has a special focus on European invertebrates. Check out what European invertebrates EAZA Members have recorded supporting in the EAZA Conservation Database!

28 April 2025

EAZA joins many from our community and the wider world in expressing their condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. 

In 2019, EAZA and our Members had the opportunity to participate in a meeting with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in the Vatican, on “Science and Actions for Species Protection – Noah’s Arks for the 21st Century”. This meeting was inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, which offered a strong critique of modern consumerism and its catastrophic impact on biodiversity. He shared his vision that science, politics, and moral authorities should work together to respect and preserve the natural world.

EAZA hopes that his legacy of working together for biodiversity will continue to inspire action.   

1 April 2025

This month we highlight the conservation work of Sendaviva, Natural Park of Navarra in Spain, now a proud EAZA Full Member! From aiding Iberian wolf conservation to supporting small mammal biodiversity through long-term research, Sendaviva is committed to impactful conservation. Discover their dedication to the One Plan Approach for species conservation and how every action—big or small—is needed to help save species. 

7 March 2025

We are honoured to announce that EAZA has met the 2027 Population Management Goal set by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). 

The WAZA 27PMG is a global benchmark confirming that the population management frameworks of associations like EAZA contribute to advancing professional and effective management of animal populations. 

5 March 2025

Understanding how we influence the ocean and how the ocean influences us!

"Operação Praia Limpa," or Operation Clean Beach, started in 2017 as part of EAZA Member Zoomarine Algarve's "Together We Protect" environmental responsibility programme. In 2025, the event will be held on April 28th at Armona Island, located in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in Olhão, southern Portugal.

5 February 2025

In honour of the Lunar New Year and the start of the second year of the EAZA Vietnamazing Campaign, we are highlighting organisations focused on the conservation of Vietnam's biodiversity.

17 January 2025

With the missions of progressive zoos and aquariums depending on good legislation, it is important that our community contributes to the legislative process. In the EAZA region, much of it is regulated on the EU level. While EAZA's advocacy team engages with the EU institutions, EAZA Members are strongly encouraged to engage with EU representatives from their countries.

Each year the EAZA Advocacy team organises the EAZA EU Study visit. In 2025, it was joined by 22 participants.

10 January 2025

From January – June 2025, Poland is holding the presidency of the EU Council.

For zoos and aquariums located in the "presiding" country, it is a perfect moment to create extra attention for their natural heritage, biodiversity, sustainability, and environmental diplomacy.

7 January 2025

Let's start the new year by reminiscing conservation successes of the past year, learning about present projects, and discovering future goals that the zoo and aquarium community has set for 2025 and beyond. It's all in the issue 124 of Zooquaria, available in the Resources section. Enjoy!

7 November 2024

Since 2018, Zoo and Tierpark Berlin together with many EAZA Members and conservation partners have been supporting the Vietnamese NGO Viet Nature in an ambitious effort to bring back the bird to its native forests.

4 December 2024

The abandoned porphyry quarry "Leferenz", located in Dossenheim (Germany) just 5 kms away from Heidelberg Zoo, has become an important biodiversity hotspot for regionally endangered amphibians.

5 November 2024

The EAZA Position Statement on the Use of Cryopreserved Materials and Biotechnology was approved by EAZA Council in October 2024.  

30 October 2024

EAZA is happy to announce the publication of its Manifesto 2024, which sets our policy priorities and explains how EAZA and its Members can help in the design and delivery of effective policy and legislation.

23 October 2024

From 8 to 12 October, 1,072 delegates from 52 countries and 283 institutions gathered in Leipzig Zoo for the EAZA Annual Conference 2024.

17 September 2024

Big thanks to all the talented photographers who submitted their pictures for the EAZA Photo Contest, launched in August!

Without further ado, the winners are...

16 September 2024

A fresher look for a fresher start! Ahead of the new EAZA Strategy 2025-2028, we are happy to present our new website. Explore and enjoy! Let us know your comments on our related social media posts. 

2 September 2024

The NGO Antongil Conservation aims to protect the Malagasy forest and its inhabitants. Together with local communities, they focus on sustainably managing the forest area in the Bay of Antongil, reforestation and monitoring the fauna and flora, as well as developing eco-tourism activities.    

15 August 2024

We are happy and proud to announce the EAZA Annual Report and EAZA Taxon Advisory Group Reports for 2023 are now available online!