BIAZA

Our members are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of animal care, conserving the natural world through research and conservation, and educating and inspiring their visitors.

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News

Blog: Meet the Keeper - Ian Nock 19th November, 2024

Today is International Men's Day, and first in our blogs from the membership is Ian from West Midlands Safari Park, introducing his incredible career: My name is Ian, and some might say changing your career at the age of 28 was a bonkers idea. Nevertheless, in February 2008 I joined West ...
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News

Blog: If you follow your dreams and stay true to yourself, good things will happen. 19th November, 2024

This International Men's Day, Jamie Norris from Edinburgh Zoo writes about staying true to his beliefs, and the unexpected fulfilments of a career in zoos: I have been very fortunate to have had a rewarding career here at Edinburgh Zoo for over sixteen years. I spent the first ...
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Campaign

Spotted on Site 1st Jan, 2024

This year's Bioblitz: 14-20 October! BIAZA Spotted on Site is a campaign for our members in collaboration with iNaturalistUK and the National Biodiversity Network Trust (NBN Trust). Staff and volunteers from member sites will be using the iNaturalist app to record native ...
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Event

BIAZA Viverrid workshop 23rd January, 2025 - 24th January, 2025

Event information - SAVE THE DATE The BIAZA Mammal working group, carnivore subgroup and The Civet Project are delighted to bring you a 2 day workshop all about viverrids. Kindly hosted by Dudley Zoo and Castle it will include talks from in-situ experts on the threats facing viverrids in the ...
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Some of our latest projects

Conservation

Developing viable release strategies for… Find out more

Conservation

Genetic Research to support the Scottish… Find out more

Animal Welfare

Evaluating exhibit moves across multiple… Find out more

Research

Comparing the wild and the zoo; a multi-zoo,… Find out more

What is Biaza?

BIAZA is the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums; the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in Britain and Ireland. We have over 100 zoo and aquarium members who pride themselves on their excellent animal welfare, education and conservation work.

32Million

32 million people visit BIAZA member zoos and aquariums every year.

1+Million

Deliver education sessions on site for more than 1 million children and students

1300+Projects

Assist with over 1,300 research projects, ranging from training projects for undergraduate students to published work from postgraduates.

1100+Projects

BIAZA members support more than 1100 field conservation projects.

£33Million

BIAZA contributes approximately £33 million to conservation projects per year.

BIAZA Strategic Plan 2022 - 2026

Our four strategic goals for the next five years.

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Current Annual Report

With contributions from our Chair, the Office, Treasurer and Committee Chairs.

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BIAZA, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY

General enquiries : 07593 580605
For press enquiries: 07593 580603
Email : [email protected]

BIAZA's office hours are 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Contact outside of those times will get a response when we are next in the office.

If your enquiry is urgent and you need a response before the BIAZA office reopens, please call Jo Judge on 07593 580602. If you wish to reach one of our members, please contact them directly.

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 Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY. Registered Charity Number is 1128168 and SC040783 (Scotland)