Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association

The Regional Zoo Association of Southeast Asia

Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association

The Regional Zoo and Aquarium Association of Southeast Asia

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.

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Partners

Upcoming Events

2024 Megavertebrates Anesthesia Workshop

13 to 17 April 2024

Leofoo Village Theme Park will host international zoo and wildlife specialists to come to Taiwan for a series of anesthetic courses and hands-on opportunities of megavertebrate species. SEAZA members are invited to join the workshop. Click on the link above for details on registration.

31st SEAZA Conference

5 to 10 November 2023

The 31st SEAZA Conference was held at the Hotel Grand Baron, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Visit the conference page for details.

30th SEAZA Conference

20 to 23 November 2022

The first onsite SEAZA Conference since the start of the pandemic was held in Bali, Indonesia. Visit the Conference page for more information on the proceedings.

29th Annual and 2nd Virtual SEAZA Conference

9-12 November 2021

The SEAZA Conference was held virtually for the second year. Please check this website, the Conference page, and our Facebook page for updates.

SEAZA Executive Board
2022-2025

CHAMPIONS OF OUR MISSION

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President

Dr. Cheng Wen-Haur

Deputy CEO and Chief Life Sciences Officer

Mandai Wildlife Group

Singapore

Dr Cheng

First Vice President

Dr. H. Rahmat Shah

Chairman

Perhimpunan Kebun Binatang Se-Indonesia (PKBSI)

Indonesia

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Second Vice President & Secretary

Dr. Kevin Lazarus

Chairman

Malaysian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (MAZPA)

Malaysia

Dr Kevin Lazarus

Immediate Past President

Dr. Phan Viet Lam

President

Vietnam Zoos Association (VZA)

Vietnam

Dr Lam

Treasurer

Mr. Yok Lin Gaw

President

Philippine Zoos and Aquariums Association (PHILZOOS)

Philippines

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Board Member

Dr. Hsienshao Tsao

CEO, Conservation and Research Center

Taipei Zoo

Taiwan

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Board Member

Mr. Attapon Srihayrun

Director General

Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand

Thailand

CEO ZPOT

Board Member

Mr. Lưu Chí Hiếu

General Manager

Vinpearl Safari and Conservation Park

Vietnam

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Board Member

Mr. Yar Zar Htwe

Chief Executive Officer

Htoo Zoos and Gardens Business Unit

Myanmar

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SEAZA Committees

SEAZA committees are our teams of dedicated persons working together for zoo and aquarium experience enhancement across the region.

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Animal Welfare and Ethics

Chair: Mr. Willem Manansang

Deputy Chair: Dr. Visit Arsaithamkul

Conservation

Chair: Dr. Hsienshao Tsao

Deputy Chair: Ms. Josephine Vanda Tirtayani

Conservation Education

Chair: Ms. Chien-Chu Wu

Deputy Chair: Mr. Haniman Boniran

Constitution and By-Laws

Chair: Dr. Kevin Lazarus

Deputy Chair: Mr. Tan Kit Sun

Membership

Chair: Mr. Yok Lin Gaw

Deputy Chair: Mr. Kumar Pillai

Nutrition Network

Chair: Mr. Po-Han Chou

Deputy Chair: Ms. Kaori Ito

Species Management

Chair: Ms. Wendy Chua

Deputy Chair: Mr. Channarong Thananatthanachon

Join Us.

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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.

Let's talk!