Swiss Association of Scientific Zoos explained

Swiss Association of Scientific Zoos
Native Name:	ZOOSchweiz
Native Name Lang:	German
Location:	Switzerland
Language:	German, French
Type:	Zoological organisation
Abbreviation:	SASZ
Parent Organization:	World Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Swiss Association of Scientific Zoos, or ZooSchweiz, is the zoological association responsible for the operation of zoos in Switzerland. ZooSchweiz is a member of Verband der Zoologischen Gärten, which is in turn affiliate to WAZA.^{[1] [2]} The association also use the name zoosuisse in French.^{[3] [4]}

The mission of the association is to make a contribution to the biodiversity of the Earth, through the conservation of animal species and their habitats.^[5]

The association currently handles the management of nine institutions:

• Basel Zoo
• Tierpark Bern
  • Nature and Animal Park Goldau Knie's Kinderzoo
• La Garenne
• Papiliorama in Kerzers
• Zurich Zoo
  • Wildnispark Zurich, Langenberg Walter Zoo, Gossau

See also

• List of zoo associations

References

1. Web site: Association Members. WAZA. 2017-08-22.
2. Web site: Building a Future for Wildlife - Appendix. WAZA. 66, 71. 2017-08-22.
3. Web site: zooschweiz. Verband der Zoologischen Gärten. 2017-08-22.
4. Web site: Un zoo est plus qu'un parc animalier. 2017-05-24. Zooschweiz website. 2017-08-22.
5. Web site: zooschweiz - Mission. ZooSchweiz. 2017-08-22.