BIAZA
@biaza.bsky.social
We're the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
With 130+ members across the isles and beyond, we champion animal welfare, conservation, research, and education.
With 130+ members across the isles and beyond, we champion animal welfare, conservation, research, and education.
New for October!🍂Download the latest issue of our e-magazine: biaza.org.uk/downloader/3078
BIAZA Browse features the latest in all things zoo and aquarium 🌍
BIAZA Browse features the latest in all things zoo and aquarium 🌍
October 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
New for October!🍂Download the latest issue of our e-magazine: biaza.org.uk/downloader/3078
BIAZA Browse features the latest in all things zoo and aquarium 🌍
BIAZA Browse features the latest in all things zoo and aquarium 🌍
🐿️ New blog! 🌰
With Red Squirrel Awareness Week coming up, Judi Dunn (Wildwood Trust) tells us where we are their conservation story...and how zoos can help 👇
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/blog-a-call-to-arms-or-paws-raising-the-profile-of-the-charismatic-red-squirrel
📷 Wildwood Kent
With Red Squirrel Awareness Week coming up, Judi Dunn (Wildwood Trust) tells us where we are their conservation story...and how zoos can help 👇
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/blog-a-call-to-arms-or-paws-raising-the-profile-of-the-charismatic-red-squirrel
📷 Wildwood Kent
October 3, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🐿️ New blog! 🌰
With Red Squirrel Awareness Week coming up, Judi Dunn (Wildwood Trust) tells us where we are their conservation story...and how zoos can help 👇
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/blog-a-call-to-arms-or-paws-raising-the-profile-of-the-charismatic-red-squirrel
📷 Wildwood Kent
With Red Squirrel Awareness Week coming up, Judi Dunn (Wildwood Trust) tells us where we are their conservation story...and how zoos can help 👇
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/blog-a-call-to-arms-or-paws-raising-the-profile-of-the-charismatic-red-squirrel
📷 Wildwood Kent
Red tape continues to stifle zoo conservation:
Alongside zoo conservationists like ZSL, EAZA and ourselves, RZSS is calling for Defra to amend legislation for zoo animal welfare 🦏
Read more:
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/zoos-urge-defra-to-tackle-red-tape-preventing-rare-animal-transfers
📷RZSS
Alongside zoo conservationists like ZSL, EAZA and ourselves, RZSS is calling for Defra to amend legislation for zoo animal welfare 🦏
Read more:
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/zoos-urge-defra-to-tackle-red-tape-preventing-rare-animal-transfers
📷RZSS
September 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Red tape continues to stifle zoo conservation:
Alongside zoo conservationists like ZSL, EAZA and ourselves, RZSS is calling for Defra to amend legislation for zoo animal welfare 🦏
Read more:
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/zoos-urge-defra-to-tackle-red-tape-preventing-rare-animal-transfers
📷RZSS
Alongside zoo conservationists like ZSL, EAZA and ourselves, RZSS is calling for Defra to amend legislation for zoo animal welfare 🦏
Read more:
biaza.org.uk/news/detail/zoos-urge-defra-to-tackle-red-tape-preventing-rare-animal-transfers
📷RZSS
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#AlliesForWildlife 🤝
Last week, it was great to be able to work alongside fellow @biaza.bsky.social member, @edinburghzoo.bsky.social, to share knowledge and expertise on providing dedicated expert care to a colony of #GentooPenguins.
Our Crew loved meeting the Rockhoppers and King penguins too! 🐧
Last week, it was great to be able to work alongside fellow @biaza.bsky.social member, @edinburghzoo.bsky.social, to share knowledge and expertise on providing dedicated expert care to a colony of #GentooPenguins.
Our Crew loved meeting the Rockhoppers and King penguins too! 🐧
May 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
#AlliesForWildlife 🤝
Last week, it was great to be able to work alongside fellow @biaza.bsky.social member, @edinburghzoo.bsky.social, to share knowledge and expertise on providing dedicated expert care to a colony of #GentooPenguins.
Our Crew loved meeting the Rockhoppers and King penguins too! 🐧
Last week, it was great to be able to work alongside fellow @biaza.bsky.social member, @edinburghzoo.bsky.social, to share knowledge and expertise on providing dedicated expert care to a colony of #GentooPenguins.
Our Crew loved meeting the Rockhoppers and King penguins too! 🐧
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A must-read article from
@biaza.bsky.social's Catherine Barton.
#Zoos doing it right!
@chesterzoosci.bsky.social
@thedeephull.bsky.social
@biaza.bsky.social's Catherine Barton.
#Zoos doing it right!
@chesterzoosci.bsky.social
@thedeephull.bsky.social
Palm oil remains a contentious product, but cross-collaboration is paving the way toward more sustainable practices.
Catherine Barton, Policy Lead Deforestation-Free Commodities, wrote about the importance of buy-in (and what you are buying) here: biaza.org.uk/news/detail/...
Catherine Barton, Policy Lead Deforestation-Free Commodities, wrote about the importance of buy-in (and what you are buying) here: biaza.org.uk/news/detail/...
Allies for Wildlife: Sustainable Palm Oil in action! | Biaza
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland.
biaza.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A must-read article from
@biaza.bsky.social's Catherine Barton.
#Zoos doing it right!
@chesterzoosci.bsky.social
@thedeephull.bsky.social
@biaza.bsky.social's Catherine Barton.
#Zoos doing it right!
@chesterzoosci.bsky.social
@thedeephull.bsky.social
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Thank you to @chesterzoosci.bsky.social and @biaza.bsky.social for the chance to present my research on visitor effects on wild dogs at today’s BIAZA Research Conference. This was my first ever conference, and my first time presenting, so I really appreciated the friendly supportive atmosphere
The first speed talk session covered jellyfish lightning, wild dog visitor effects (with Bayesian stats!), baboon contraception and cassowary calls. A great showcase of the variety of research that goes on in BIAZA Zoos #BIAZARC2025
July 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Thank you to @chesterzoosci.bsky.social and @biaza.bsky.social for the chance to present my research on visitor effects on wild dogs at today’s BIAZA Research Conference. This was my first ever conference, and my first time presenting, so I really appreciated the friendly supportive atmosphere
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Are you curious about how cryopreservation and assisted reproductive technologies help conserve wildlife? We are extending an invitation for you to visit our lab on June 4th.
🎟️Tickets
www.eventbrite.com/e/natures-sa...
📅Date
Wednesday, June 4th 2025
📌 Location
Chapel Field Stud, Shropshire
🎟️Tickets
www.eventbrite.com/e/natures-sa...
📅Date
Wednesday, June 4th 2025
📌 Location
Chapel Field Stud, Shropshire
May 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Are you curious about how cryopreservation and assisted reproductive technologies help conserve wildlife? We are extending an invitation for you to visit our lab on June 4th.
🎟️Tickets
www.eventbrite.com/e/natures-sa...
📅Date
Wednesday, June 4th 2025
📌 Location
Chapel Field Stud, Shropshire
🎟️Tickets
www.eventbrite.com/e/natures-sa...
📅Date
Wednesday, June 4th 2025
📌 Location
Chapel Field Stud, Shropshire
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Diolch yn fawr this #ThankYouThursday!
A HUGE thank you to all our guests, volunteers, and the amazing local community who make everything we do possible!
As the National Zoo of Wales, we're proud to be part of a community that champions wildlife conservation 🌍
📸: ©️Melanie Sharp and Shaun Wilson
A HUGE thank you to all our guests, volunteers, and the amazing local community who make everything we do possible!
As the National Zoo of Wales, we're proud to be part of a community that champions wildlife conservation 🌍
📸: ©️Melanie Sharp and Shaun Wilson
May 1, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Diolch yn fawr this #ThankYouThursday!
A HUGE thank you to all our guests, volunteers, and the amazing local community who make everything we do possible!
As the National Zoo of Wales, we're proud to be part of a community that champions wildlife conservation 🌍
📸: ©️Melanie Sharp and Shaun Wilson
A HUGE thank you to all our guests, volunteers, and the amazing local community who make everything we do possible!
As the National Zoo of Wales, we're proud to be part of a community that champions wildlife conservation 🌍
📸: ©️Melanie Sharp and Shaun Wilson
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How cute is this?! 🙈 Last year, at Manor Wildlife Park, I got a snap of this adorable little meerkat! I've seen plenty of these across the UK, but never a baby 🥰
@biaza.bsky.social
#photography #meerkat #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #portrait #fujifilm #wildlife
@biaza.bsky.social
#photography #meerkat #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #portrait #fujifilm #wildlife
February 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
How cute is this?! 🙈 Last year, at Manor Wildlife Park, I got a snap of this adorable little meerkat! I've seen plenty of these across the UK, but never a baby 🥰
@biaza.bsky.social
#photography #meerkat #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #portrait #fujifilm #wildlife
@biaza.bsky.social
#photography #meerkat #animalphotography #wildlifephotography #portrait #fujifilm #wildlife
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📸 Calling all wildlife photographers! 🐾
The BIAZA 2025 Photo Competition is open! Showcase your best wildlife shots and help raise awareness for conservation. 🌿
Submit your entries by 11pm, 30th March 2025!
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
The BIAZA 2025 Photo Competition is open! Showcase your best wildlife shots and help raise awareness for conservation. 🌿
Submit your entries by 11pm, 30th March 2025!
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
BIAZA - British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland.
biaza.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
📸 Calling all wildlife photographers! 🐾
The BIAZA 2025 Photo Competition is open! Showcase your best wildlife shots and help raise awareness for conservation. 🌿
Submit your entries by 11pm, 30th March 2025!
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
The BIAZA 2025 Photo Competition is open! Showcase your best wildlife shots and help raise awareness for conservation. 🌿
Submit your entries by 11pm, 30th March 2025!
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
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Chester Zoo’s milestone Welsh restoration project aiming to save one of the world’s rarest plants won against 22 other native species projects for the coveted Great British Wildlife Restoration Award from @biaza.bsky.social c-js.uk/42wfnac
Rescue mission to save one of the world’s rarest plants wins prestigious Great British Wildlife Restoration prize
c-js.uk
January 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Chester Zoo’s milestone Welsh restoration project aiming to save one of the world’s rarest plants won against 22 other native species projects for the coveted Great British Wildlife Restoration Award from @biaza.bsky.social c-js.uk/42wfnac
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Fancy taking pictures? You can now enter BIAZA's 2025 Photography Competition! More info 👇
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
BIAZA - British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland.
biaza.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Fancy taking pictures? You can now enter BIAZA's 2025 Photography Competition! More info 👇
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
biaza.org.uk/biaza-photog...
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We are so proud to be featured in the shortlist for the BIAZA Great British Wildlife Restoration award!
It's just wonderful to see the projects carried out by BIAZA zoos across the country - we are doing our part protect native species by facilitating cryopreservation in the UK.
Graphic by BIAZA
It's just wonderful to see the projects carried out by BIAZA zoos across the country - we are doing our part protect native species by facilitating cryopreservation in the UK.
Graphic by BIAZA
January 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We are so proud to be featured in the shortlist for the BIAZA Great British Wildlife Restoration award!
It's just wonderful to see the projects carried out by BIAZA zoos across the country - we are doing our part protect native species by facilitating cryopreservation in the UK.
Graphic by BIAZA
It's just wonderful to see the projects carried out by BIAZA zoos across the country - we are doing our part protect native species by facilitating cryopreservation in the UK.
Graphic by BIAZA
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BIAZA AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR 2025!
The awards provide an opportunity to have your achievements recognised within the zoo and aquarium community. Categories include:
🐠 Animal Husbandry, Care and Breeding
🔍 Field Conservation
♻️ Sustainability
@biaza.bsky.social
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biaza.org.uk/biaza-awards...
The awards provide an opportunity to have your achievements recognised within the zoo and aquarium community. Categories include:
🐠 Animal Husbandry, Care and Breeding
🔍 Field Conservation
♻️ Sustainability
@biaza.bsky.social
👇👇
biaza.org.uk/biaza-awards...
BIAZA - British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland.
biaza.org.uk
December 6, 2024 at 12:16 PM
BIAZA AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR 2025!
The awards provide an opportunity to have your achievements recognised within the zoo and aquarium community. Categories include:
🐠 Animal Husbandry, Care and Breeding
🔍 Field Conservation
♻️ Sustainability
@biaza.bsky.social
👇👇
biaza.org.uk/biaza-awards...
The awards provide an opportunity to have your achievements recognised within the zoo and aquarium community. Categories include:
🐠 Animal Husbandry, Care and Breeding
🔍 Field Conservation
♻️ Sustainability
@biaza.bsky.social
👇👇
biaza.org.uk/biaza-awards...
The world's rarest big cat - and her two cubs! 🐆🐆
Colchester Zoo is celebrating Critically Endangered Amur Leopard cubs as part of the essential breeding programme to fight this species' extinction.
Read more: biaza.org.uk/news/detail/...
🎥Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is celebrating Critically Endangered Amur Leopard cubs as part of the essential breeding programme to fight this species' extinction.
Read more: biaza.org.uk/news/detail/...
🎥Colchester Zoo
December 3, 2024 at 4:41 PM
The world's rarest big cat - and her two cubs! 🐆🐆
Colchester Zoo is celebrating Critically Endangered Amur Leopard cubs as part of the essential breeding programme to fight this species' extinction.
Read more: biaza.org.uk/news/detail/...
🎥Colchester Zoo
Colchester Zoo is celebrating Critically Endangered Amur Leopard cubs as part of the essential breeding programme to fight this species' extinction.
Read more: biaza.org.uk/news/detail/...
🎥Colchester Zoo
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Lots of love for the dam removal/salmon migration story. #SciComm
How about for some big ol' leeches being bred in captivity by ZSL and Freshwater Habitats Trust? 🐙🦤 🧪
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
How about for some big ol' leeches being bred in captivity by ZSL and Freshwater Habitats Trust? 🐙🦤 🧪
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
Massive leeches are being grown in the middle of London. Here's why
Scientists hope to release the huge blood suckers into the UK countryside.
www.discoverwildlife.com
November 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM
Lots of love for the dam removal/salmon migration story. #SciComm
How about for some big ol' leeches being bred in captivity by ZSL and Freshwater Habitats Trust? 🐙🦤 🧪
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...
How about for some big ol' leeches being bred in captivity by ZSL and Freshwater Habitats Trust? 🐙🦤 🧪
www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts...