CAZA Annual Conference
CAZA Annual Conferences
Each year, CAZA hosts an annual conference that brings together professionals passionate about science, education, and wildlife conservation. This event offers a unique platform to explore cutting-edge research, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and collaborate on innovative strategies for wildlife and sustainability. Attendees have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to a shared mission of educating, conserving, and building a thriving future for wildlife and the planet.
Join us for The 2025 CAZA Annual Conference!
The Vancouver Aquarium is delighted to host the CAZA Annual Conference in October 2025, celebrating the organization’s 50th anniversary! With a rich history spanning nearly 70 years and home to over 65,000 animals, the Aquarium is an ideal venue for CAZA colleagues from across Canada to come together for this milestone event.
Mark your calendars, the conference is from October 15 to 17, 2025!
Stay tuned for more exciting conference details!
Conference Archive
Past Annual Conferences
Each year, CAZA’s Annual Conference is hosted by a member institution in a different region of Canada, reflecting the national scope and collaborative spirit of our community. Over the years, these gatherings have been made possible through the generous support and leadership of host institutions across the country. Their commitment to excellence has helped foster meaningful dialogue, share best practices, and strengthen the connections that drive our mission forward.
2024: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) – Together, for a Sustainable Future / Ensemble, pour un avenir durable
2023: Omega Parc (Outaouais, Quebec) – Coming Together / Venir ensemble
2022: BC Wildlife Park and Reserve (Kamloops) – Leading the Way / Ouvrir la voie
2021: Biodôme de Montréal (Montreal) – Cancelled due to COVID-19
2020: Biodôme de Montréal (Montreal) – Cancelled due to COVID-19
2019: Calgary Zoo (Calgary) – Leading the Way in Conservation / Montrer le chemin en matière de conservation
2018: African Lion Safari (Cambridge, Ontario) – Enhancing Credibility Through Transparency / Renforcer la crédibilité grâce à la transparence
2017: Ottawa, Ontario – Celebrating Our Past, Imagining Our Future / Célébrer nos réalisations et imaginer notre avenir
2016: Yukon Wildlife Park (Yukon) – Connecting for Conservation / Se mobiliser pour la conservation
2015: Assiniboine Park Zoo (Winnipeg, Manitoba) – Sustainability – Defining a Progressive Future / La durabilité – Définir un avenir progressif
2014: Magnetic Hill Zoo (Moncton, New Brunswick) – Building Bridges
2013: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) – We Care
2012: Toronto Zoo (Toronto) – Engaging Our Community / Soutenir l’engagement communautaire
2011: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort (Golden, British Columbia)
2010: Montreal, Quebec
2009: Edmonton, Alberta
2008: Granby Zoo (Granby, Quebec)
