The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, and institutions, has opened registrations for the 80th WAZA Annual Conference.
The Conference will take place at Cali Zoological Foundation in Cali, Colombia, from 26 to 30 October 2025.
Early bird rates are available until 15 July 2025. To register to attend, please click here.
Uniting the sector
The conference celebrates the Association’s 90th anniversary, with the theme 90 Years and Beyond: Uniting for a Thriving Planet.
The conference will serve as an opportunity for WAZA to celebrate its successes, reflect on its journey, and develop a vision for the future.
The annual event seeks to promote international collaboration and connection. It is held in a different region each year, and gathers zoo and aquarium leaders and experts from a wide variety of fields to explore the key topics shaping the future of the sector.
See also: WAZA: a global force for conservation, animal welfare, and sustainability
Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss issues with like-minded professionals from institutions across the world. They can look forward to an extensive conference programme, networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
Additionally, travel grant applications are now open. These grants are designed to support attendance from the Association’s diverse global membership and are open to WAZA Institution and Association Members who have paid their 2025 WAZA membership fee. Applications close at 5 pm CEST (GMT +2) on 16 June 2025.
WAZA recently opened bids for the 81st WAZA Annual Conference. The 2026 event will take place in late October / early November, and the Association is inviting applications from a host venue that can accommodate up to 350 guests and ensure sustainable operations for the event. The deadline for submissions is 5 pm CEST (GMT +2) on 21 May 2025.
