2019 Archives

7Oct

World Animal Protection Report: “Risky Business” – The unregulated exotic pet trade in Canada

Ottawa (October 7, 2019) – On Friday, October 4th, World Animal Protection released its report on the unregulated exotic pet trade in Canada. “The content of this report confirms the... Read More

7Oct

CAZA recognizes the winners of the outstanding achievement awards of Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums.

Ottawa (October 2, 2019) — Canadian accredited zoos and aquariums across Canada welcome millions of people to their facilities every year. This past weekend, their accrediting organiza... Read More

22May

Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) calls for stronger regulatory and enforcement measures

Animal protection officers shut down St-Édouard Zoo, rescuing more than 100 wild and exotic animals, many without adequate food and water Ottawa (May 22, 2019) — Canada’s Accredited Z... Read More

10May

May 10, 2019 (Ottawa) – Statement from Dr. Susan Shafer, Executive Director of Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums on the results of the Ethics and Compliance Committee’s investigation into the Cherry Brook Zoo guinea pig euthanasia.

Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums has completed their investigation into the December 2018 guinea pig incident at Cherry Brook Zoo. The Ethics and Compliance Committee, composed of zo... Read More

4Apr

New Brunswick SPCA Investigation Into Cherry Brook Zoo

Ottawa (April 4, 2019) — Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) is aware of the concerns being expressed regarding the New Brunswick SPCA’s investigation into the inhumane eutha... Read More

31Jan

CAZA is Saddened to Learn of the Passing of Blizzard the Polar Bear, and our Thoughts are With Everyone at the Assiniboine Park and Zoo.

Ottawa (January 31, 2019) — The family of Canada’s Accredited Zoos and Aquariums offers its condolences to the staff, volunteers and everyone who cared for Blizzard, a beloved five-yea... Read More

Newsroom - 2019