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Lobby organisation

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums

HQ: United Kingdom · Transparency Register entry

As of 9 September 2026, British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums appears in 3 declared MEP meetings (3 different MEPs), most often with European People's Party.

3
declared meetings
with current MEPs
3
MEPs met
not declared
declared lobbying spend
self-reported to the register
1.0
lobbyists
full time equivalent

In their own words

“BIAZA’s purpose is to bring together the best zoos and aquariums in Britain and Ireland to create a better future for the planet and its inhabitants. We drive excellence in animal welfare, conservation, education and research, demonstrate our members’ value to society, and use our collective expertise and voice to influence policy and champion positive behaviours.”

Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.

Who they meet, and when

Which groups they meet

Share of this organisation's 3 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.

European People's Party133%
Renew Europe133%
The Left133%

Meetings by year

Declared meetings per calendar year, 2025–2026. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (2 in 2025).

2025
2
2026
1

Group is each MEP's current political group, not necessarily the one they sat with at the time. Shares are rounded to whole percent.

The MEPs they meet most

Kathleen Funchion
1 meeting · The Left
Michael McNamara
1 meeting · Renew
Seán Kelly
1 meeting · EPP

The 3 most recent declared meetings

DateMEPSubject
4 Feb 2026Kathleen FunchionSPS
15 Jan 2025Michael McNamaraVeterinary agreement between the EU and UK
14 Jan 2025Seán KellyProvision for zoo animals within EU legislation protecting animals

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