Zoo Animals

Zoo Accreditation Welfare Update

BIAZA and EAZA accreditation requirements are being updated with stronger welfare outcome measures replacing process-based standards.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in zoo accreditation welfare update
Millions of animals benefit from better zoo animals welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Outcome-based accreditation drives real welfare improvements beyond compliance.

What You Can Do

Support outcome-based zoo accreditation standards
Evaluate zoos using welfare outcome data
Donate to welfare science organisations developing standards
Advocate for welfare outcome transparency in zoo reporting