Lobby organisation
European Association of Zoos and Aquaria
NGO or non-profit · Environment & climate · HQ: Netherlands · Transparency Register entry
As of 8 October 2026, European Association of Zoos and Aquaria appears in 5 declared MEP meetings (5 different MEPs), most often with European People's Party.
In their own words
“Our Mission: EAZA is the Membership organisation that sets the standard for progressive zoos and aquariums and other partners across Europe, Western Asia and beyond. We strive continuously to define and demonstrate excellence in integrated species conservation through a transparent and collaborative approach to population management, wild animal care and welfare, representation with international organisations, conservation education, and scientific research.”
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“EAZA represents and links more than 400 member institutions in 47 countries. By ensuring that its member zoos and aquariums achieve and maintain the highest standards of care and breeding for the species they keep, EAZA empowers European citizens to learn about and contribute to global biodiversity conservation goals. More than 144 million people visit EAZA members each year.”
Stated goals from the organisation's own Transparency Register filing.
Who they meet, and when
Which groups they meet
Share of this organisation's 5 declared meetings, by the meeting MEP's political group.
Meetings by year
Declared meetings per calendar year, 2020–2025. Bar length is relative to its busiest year (4 in 2025).
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
The 5 most recent declared meetings
| Date | MEP | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 | Elisabetta Gualmini | AGRI Committee |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Liesbet Sommen | Animal welfare in the zoo - Safeguarding a future for animal species |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Pascal Arimont | Biodiversity conservation |
| 14 Jan 2025 | Gordan Bosanac | The role of zoos in nature restoration and animal welfare |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Alexander Bernhuber | Exchange regarding the Biodiversity Strategy 2030 |
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