1. EAZA’s work on Invasive Alien Species
Myfanwy Griffith, EAZA Executive Director
Daniel Nuijten, EAZA EU Policy Manager
Working Group on Invasive Alien Species Meeting
12 June 2015

2. European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA)
Represents more than 350 zoos and aquaria across Europe in almost every EU member-state
EAZA is referenced in the EU Zoo Directive and has strict Codes and Standards
Membership is through a screening system both for new and current members
European Code of Conduct on Zoological Gardens and Aquaria and Invasive Alien Species (2012), with Council of Europe and IUCN ISSG
ISSG Invasive Species Specialist Group

3. Area 1. Awareness Raising
140 million people visit our members annually
Our member have varied opportunities to educate about IAS (flora and fauna)
What are IAS , which species are threatened by them, what visitors can do to reduce IAS
Gaia Zoo, NL, ring necked parakeet aviary highlighting dangers of IAS next to native species aviary
Bristol, UK, crayfish breeding, release and public awareness campaigns
Zagreb, Croatia, slider exhibit highlighting not to release to wild.

4. Area 3. Conservation Management
Pest eradication and restoration of damaged ecosystems
Breeding programmes for native species
Reintroduction
Beauval, France, bullfrog cooperation and eradication project
Knowsley Safari Park, UK, squirrel monitoring project
Welsh Mountain Zoo, UK, Red and grey squirrel management project

5. Thank you www.eaza.net Myfanwy.Griffith@eaza.net