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World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA)
Context
The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) — an alliance of global zoo and aquarium associations suspended the membership of the National Zoological Park, informally known as the Delhi zoo, over concerns about the poor condition in which the lone African elephant at the facility has been housed.
About WAZA
- Founded: 1935
- WAZA is the global alliance of regional associations, national federations, zoos and aquariums, dedicated to the care and conservation of animals and their habitats around the world.
- The membership consists of nearly 400 leading institutions and organisations around the world, and this number continues to grow.
- WAZA promotes cooperation between leading zoos, aquariums, national and regional associations, as well as with leading wildlife experts, academies, and universities.
- Central Zoo Authority (CZA) is India’s statutory zoo regulatory body.
Fact Box: African savanna elephants
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