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

20th International Zoo and Aquarium Educators' (IZE) Conference
Hosted by Disney's Animal Kingdom, Florida, USA
September 28-October 2, 2010

Registration is now open!!

Congratulations to the Sponsored Delegates for the IZE Conference

After an intensive selection process, the final recipients for the IZE Grants have been chosen for the upcoming 2010 IZE conference. These educators should feel very proud to have been chosen from a field of 26 applicants. Congratulations to all!

Spotlight on IZE

	2010 - The International Year of Biodiversity The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. WAZA and IZE have created an education manual, Biodiversity is Life, aimed at zoo and aquarium educators, teachers and environmentalists. For additional resources, visit the WAZA website.
	IZE Journal 2009 Browse through this new 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: Get Lost! Developing Self-Guided Tours Monthly, an IZE Journal article will be featured highlighting the great conservation education work that is completed worldwide. This month's article is from the Newquay Zoo in the United Kingdom. They have developed award-winning self-guided adventure trails. Learn more about what is involved to create, implement and evaluate these self-guided tours for your zoo or aquarium.
	Explore the newest section of the IZE website - Education Materials! 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. Here's how.

IZE CENTRAL OFFICE
c/o IUCN Conservation Center 28 rue Mauverney
CH-1196 Gland
Switzerland

Phone +41 (0)22 999 07 90
Fax +41 (0)22 999 07 91

EMAIL ADDRESS:
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 :: ARAZPA
Asia :: SEAZA & SAZARC
Europe :: EAZA
Latin America :: ALPZA
North America :: AZA

Make a Difference

You can make a difference
for wildlife:
Visit a zoo, national park or wildlife refuge near your home to learn more about wildlife in your area.

Learn more about how you can help.

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