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

	22nd Biennial Conference of the International Zoo Educators Association Date: Sept. 2 to 6, 2014 Location: Hosted by Hong Kong Ocean Park Theme: Education in zoos and aquaria, what does success look like and how do you measure it?
	2013 IZE Journal Submissions Due March 31, 2013 The IZE Journal is a medium for promoting the IZE mission and highlighting conservation education trends, initiatives, efforts and achievements of IZE members and evaluation of education programs. Please see Instructions for Authors for details
	Asian Zoo Educators Conference (AZEC) The Asian Zoo Educators Conference is upcoming in December 9-13, 2013. The conference theme is Educational Cooperation between Museums for Humanities and Sciences - A message of generating new life through new linkages. Japanese Zoos and Acquariums (and museums too!) educators have a long history of network and collaboration. This is a great opportunity to meet and learn from them at Marine World Umino-nakamich! Website: http://www.azec2013.jp/english/
	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. If you would like to write a letter to the UN Secretary General asking for his commitment to wildlife and wild places, click on the red button. Learn more...
	Zero to Eight: Children’s Media Use in America Having an accurate understanding of the role of media in children’s lives is essential for all of those concerned about promoting healthy child development. The purpose of this study is to provide publicly accessible, reliable data about media use among children ages 0 to 8, to help inform the efforts of all of those who are working to improve children’s lives. Read the full evaluation here...
	2013 Zoos and Aquariums: Committing to Conservation (ZACC) Conference- July 8-12, 2013 The Blank Park Zoo is pleased to announce the 2013 Zoos and Aquariums: Committing to Conservation (ZACC) conference 8-12 July, 2013, in Des Moines, Iowa. ZACC is a biennial international conference that promotes networking amongst zoo personnel, field researchers and conservationists resulting in partnerships that benefit both field sites as well as zoos. Full registration is US$225. To register please visit www.blankparkzoo.com or see www.zaccconference.com for frequent updates.

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...

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! Check out our newest Special Event, Fondazione Bioparco di Roma's "A Day as a Carnivore"!

Explore the new updated 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 wide variety of marine and land animals.

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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