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CAZA is the national voice of the zoo and aquarium community in Canada. Representing the 24 leading zoological parks and aquariums in Canada, its purpose is to promote the welfare of zoo and aquarium wildlife, to advance related science and conservation, and to foster public engagement in the preservation of our natural heritage.

CAZA was formed in 1975 as a national, not-for-profit service organization. Since that time it has played an invaluable role in bringing Canada’s zoos and aquariums to the forefront of international standards of animal care. It helps Canadians understand and appreciate the diversity of nature and its importance to their survival. It supports research to preserve threatened species and their habitat, works to preserve the genetic diversity of species and to minimize the live capture of animals. CAZA reaches out to educate youth, in cooperation with local school boards, it partners with governments and non-governmental organizations around the world in seeking to preserve wildlife. And it works to standardize professional conduct through a rigorous Code of Ethics and a comprehensive accreditation system.

Dates Referenced

August 2007

Contact Details

280 Metcalfe Street, Suite 400,
Ottawa ON
K2P 1R7
Canada

Phone: 613-567-0099 or 1-888-822-2907
Fax: 613-233-5438

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http://www.caza.ca/

info@caza.ca

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