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.
Partners
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...
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.
Upcoming Events
32nd SEAZA Conference
23 to 26 October 2024
The 32nd SEAZA Conference will be held in Taipei Zoo, Taiwan. The conference aims 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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3rd International Electronic Conference on Diversity
15 to 17 October 2024 (schedule in CEST)
SEAZA is a proud media partner of the 3rd International Electronic Conference on Diversity (IECD 2024). The conference is organized by the MDPI journal Diversity (ISSN: 1424-2818, Impact Factor: 2.4) and will take place virtually.
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SEAZA Executive Board
2022-2025
CHAMPIONS OF OUR MISSION
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
SEAZA Committees
SEAZA committees are our teams of dedicated persons working together for zoo and aquarium experience enhancement across the region.
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.