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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SEAZA Releases Position Statement on Elephant Rides
30 October 2024
SEAZA developed a Position Statement on Elephant Rides, which was officially approved at the SEAZA Mid-Year Board Meeting held at Taipei Zoo on 30 July 2024. In brief, our Statement provided for a deadline of 30 October 2024 for our members to cease offering elephant rides and transition to other elephant-related interactions.
32nd SEAZA Conference
23 to 26 October 2024
The 32nd SEAZA Conference was held in Taipei Zoo, Taiwan. The conference aimed to ignite strategic cooperation and action to ensure the thriving of wild species and the sustainability of ecosystems from Asia to the world.
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SEAZA meets the WAZA Animal Welfare Goal
SEAZA is proud to have completed the review process mandated by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) through the WAZA 2023 Animal Welfare Goal. Read more...
President
Dr. Cheng Wen-Haur
Deputy CEO and Chief Life Sciences Officer
Mandai Wildlife Group
Singapore
First Vice President
Dr. H. Rahmat Shah
Chairman
Perhimpunan Kebun Binatang Se-Indonesia (PKBSI)
Indonesia
Second Vice President & Secretary
Dr. Kevin Lazarus
Chairman
Malaysian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (MAZPA)
Malaysia
Immediate Past President
Dr. Phan Viet Lam
President
Vietnam Zoos Association (VZA)
Vietnam
Treasurer
Mr. Yok Lin Gaw
President
Philippine Zoos and Aquariums Association (PHILZOOS)
Philippines
Board Member
Dr. Hsienshao Tsao
CEO, Conservation and Research Center
Taipei Zoo
Taiwan
Board Member
Mr. Attapon Srihayrun
Director General
Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand
Thailand
Board Member
Mr. Lưu Chí Hiếu
General Manager
Vinpearl Safari and Conservation Park
Vietnam
Board Member
Mr. Ya Zar Htwe
Chief Executive Officer
Htoo Zoos and Gardens Business Unit
Myanmar
Aquarium Working Group
Chair: Mr. Nicholas Derbyshire