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More BIAZA Awards BIAZA Photo Competition 2026 Accreditation Standards of modern zoo practice About Us Our Work Careers Projects News Events Join BIAZA Our Association Our Purpose BIAZA Executive Office Our Partners Policies & Guidelines BIAZA Members Corporate Members FAQs Contact Us Campaigns Animal care & management Plant care & management Conserve Climate change & sustainability Learn Research Publications BIAZA Awards 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. " data-lity> Watch to find out more Find a Biaza zoo or aquarium near you Channel Islands England Gibraltar Ireland Northern Ireland Scotland Wales News BIAZA Photo Competition 2026 - the winners! 13th August, 2026 The wait is over! BIAZA (The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) has announced the winners of its annual photo competition, highlighting the wonder of zoos, aquariums, and nature. After the mammoth task of judging over eight-hundred entries, fourteen photos have ... Read the full article News Accessibility on a Budget: what we've learned at Shaldon Wildlife Trust 11th August, 2026 As the zoo which won the 2026 BIAZA Accessibility in Action Award (in partnership with Agility Marketing) Shaldon Wildlife Trust’s Anna Cowen-Hubbard (Education and Experience Keeper) details how small changes on a budget can make a huge impact on visitor experience: When people talk ... Read the full article Campaign Scimitar-Horned Oryx Day 16th Aug, 2026 On August 16, get ready to not only celebrate a beautiful species of oryx, but a ground-breaking conservation success story; one of many instigated by the zoo community. Once Extinct-in-the-Wild due to overhunting, overgrazing and desertification, the scimitar-horned oryx became ... Read the full article Event BIAZA CPD Webinar - APHA & JNCC A30/60 Review: Responding to Legislative Reform 18th August, 2026 - 18th August, 2026 Taking place online via Teams at 1pm, this webinar is being run by Robin Rohman of APHA. Legislative reform has created an opportunity for APHA and JNCC to take a fresh look at the A60 process and guidance. This webinar will examine why the current review was undertaken, what we have ... Read the full article Some of our latest projects Conservation Restoring the glutinous snail to Britain Find out more 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 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 Browse Magazine - April 2026 In this edition: - The next chapter for Paignton and Newquay Zoos - Meet Exmoor Zoo's living dinosaur - Restoring the River Eden in Scotland with St Andrew's Aquarium ...and much more! Read Now BIAZA Strategic Plan 2022 - 2026 Read Now Current Annual Report BIAZA Annual Report 2025 - with contributions from our Chair, the Office, Treasurer and Committee Chairs. Read Now Follow Us BIAZA, Regent's Park, London, NW1 4RY General enquiries : 07593 580605 For press enquiries: 07593 580603 Email : [emailprotected] 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) © Copyright 2011-2026 - Biaza Site Map Terms of Use Website by Website Vision