Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association
We are SEAZA.
We are a group of zoos and aquariums working on continuously improving animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, and public awareness through our work within and beyond our institutions.
Partners
Orangutan Species Management Report Now Available
15 April 2019
The SEAZA Species Management Committee has made available to members of the Association the Species Management Programme for the Orangutan. Read more...
Access to this document is exclusive to SEAZA members. Please register through the Members Area.
SEAZA Animal Welfare Standards Now Available
27 March 2019
The Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association, through its Animal Welfare and Ethics Committee, has released and implemented in 2019 its Code of Welfare and Ethics, Welfare Standards and Welfare Standards Checklist in response to the need to promote and practice high standards of animal welfare among its members in the region. Read more...
26th SEAZA in Chiang Mai Wraps Up
6 November 2018
After three days of in-depth lectures on zoo management, animal welfare, and related topics, and two days of post-conference workshops dealing with animal nutrition and data science in the zoo and aquarium setting, the 26th Conference of the Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association (SEAZA) has drawn to a close. Read more...
SEAZA Officers
C H A M P I O N S O F O U R M I S S I O N
President
Dr. Phan Viet Lam
President
Vietnam Zoos Association
First Vice President
Dr. Cheng Wen-Haur
Deputy CEO
Wildlife Reserves Singapore
Second Vice President
Dr. Chin Shih-Chien
Director
Taipei Zoo
Taipei, Taiwan
Immediate Past President
Mr. Sophon Damnui
Thailand
Board Member
Mr. Rahmat Shah
President
Perhimpunan Kebun Binatang Se Indonesia (PKBSI)
Indonesia
Board Member
Dr. Kevin Lazarus
Chairman
Malaysian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (MAZPA)
Malaysia
Board Member
Ms. Kyiphyu Zaw
Chief Executive Officer
Htoo Zoos and Gardens Business Unit
Myanmar
Board Member
Mr. Yok Lin Gaw
President
Philippine Zoos and Aquariums Association (PHILZOOS, Inc.)
Philippines
Board Member
Mr. Benjapol Nakprasert
Director
Zoological Park Organization under the Royal Patronage of H.M. The King
Bangkok, Thailand
SEAZA Committees
SEAZA committees are our teams of dedicated persons working together for zoo and aquarium experience enhancement across the region.
Animal Welfare and Ethics
Chair: Mr. Willem Manansang
Deputy Chair: Dr. Sumate Kamolnorranath
Conservation
Chair: Dr. Sonja Luz
Deputy Chairs: Dr. Tsao Hsienshao
Constitution and By-Laws
Chair: Dr. Kevin Lazarus
Education and Training
Chair: Dr. Chin Shih-Chien
Membership and Information
Chair: Mr. Yok Lin Gaw
Nutrition Network
Chair: Dr. Francis Cabana
Species Management
Chair: Mr. Pham Anh Dung
Deputy Chair: Dr. Kanako Tomisawa
Join Us.
Be a member of SEAZA and let us help the region's zoos and aquariums in our quest for continued improvement of public awareness, animal welfare, and biodiversity conservation.