Our Mission

The IZE is an association dedicated to expanding the educational impact of zoos and aquariums worldwide. Its mission is to improve the education programs in the facilities of its members, to provide access to the latest thinking, techniques, and information in conservation education and to support excellence in animal care and welfare.

News and Events

	21st International Zoo Educators' (IZE) Biennial Conference August 28 - September 1, 2012 Hosted by Chester Zoo, UK To register or learn more, visit the conference website: www.chesterzoo.org/ize Abstracts for presentations are due by January 27, 2012. To submit an abstract, please visit the conference website: www.chesterzoo.org/ize All applications for IZE Grants are due by March 26, 2012. To learn more, please visit the IZE Grants section of the IZE website.
	IZE Journal 2012-Call for Papers IZE is currently accepting submissions for the 2012 IZE Journal. Articles should highlight conservation education trends, initiatives, efforts and achievements of IZE members, and evaluation of education programs. For more information, please read the Instructions to Authors. Articles are due by March 12.
	IZE Board-Call for Nominations IZE is currently accepting nominations for the following IZE Board positions: president-elect, secretary/treasurer, and regional representative/editor for North and Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. These positions will be vacant as of August 2012. Only full, active IZE members in good standing can be nominated. All nominations are due by March 31, 2012. Read more...
	Year of the Bat The UNEP Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) and The Agreement on the Conservation of Populations of European Bats (EUROBATS) have joined together to celebrate the Year of the Bat. If you are hosting a special event and would like to be featured, email the website editor. Learn more about Disney's Animal Kingdom's Year of the Bat special event.
	The Effects of Climate Change on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Join IZE in protecting wildlife and wild places from climate change. We can each take action to decrease our carbon footprint and make a positive change for biodiversity and ecosystems. Learn more...

Spotlight on IZE

	Learn more about IZE Membership Join the global community of educators dedicated to expanding the educational impact of zoos, aquariums, nature/wildlife centers and nature reserves. Share this flyer to spread the word of the benefits of IZE. Remember all IZE memberships are valid January 1-December 31. Learn more...
	Conservation and Education: Inextricably Intertwined by James Danoff-Burg, Director, Conservation Education Division, San Diego Zoo Global, from the San Diego Zoo Global, Conservation Update, Winter, 2011 What makes a successful conservation project? How does human economic well-being relate to conservation success? These are questions San Diego Zoo Global considers with all of their conservation projects. Read more...
	IZE Journal 2010 Browse through this journal to learn more about IZE members' involvement in education programs worldwide. From North America to Australia and everywhere in between, IZE members are leading the efforts in education and leaving their mark on conservation programs.
	Featured IZE Journal Article: Be the Solution, Not the Problem Sustainable Seafood Programme at Ocean Park - Hong Kong Monthly, an IZE Journal article will be featured highlighting the great conservation education work that is completed worldwide. This month, learn how Ocean Park Hong Kong is teaching students about ocean-friendly seafood.
	Explore the Education Materials sections of the IZE website! Here you can gather lesson plans and activities to re-energize your zoo and aquarium education programs and in-situ conservation work! Check out the recently expanded insitu educational materials along with newly added lesson plans on climate change, and a wide variety of information on ocean education
	Join IZE in Celebrating the Biodiversity of the World through Special Events! Learn more about International Vulture Awareness Day, Elephant Appreciation Day, and Year of the Gorilla Celebrations! Gather ideas on how to create a spectacular event, such as Fondazione Bioparco di Roma's Elephant Day!

Join Us!

Become a member. Visit the Membership page.

Take your education programs to the next level!

Access the latest thinking, techniques and information on conservation education worldwide.

If you have questions regarding membership, email the IZE Administrator at ize.centraloffice@izea.net

Our Partners

Learn more about our partner organizations in the zoo and aquarium industry:

WORLDWIDE
World :: WAZA

REGIONAL
Africa :: PAAZAB
Australia & New Zealand :: ZAA (formerly ARAZPA)
Asia :: SEAZA & SAZARC
Europe :: EAZA
Latin America :: ALPZA
North America :: AZA

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for wildlife:
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