International Zoo Educators Association

Happy IZE day! Let us share a great message from the National Aquarium of New Zealand Education Team: We love connecting with visitors from all around the world and sharing our unique New Zealand Taonga (treasured) animals. #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

We had the Oceania IZE Day Celebration today! Thank you so much to those of you who joined the event. We were delighted to celebrate with you! #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

Let us introduce Diogo Gomes, the coordinator of educational programmes from Lisbon Zoo. My name is Diogo Gomes, and I'm the coordinator of educational programmes at Lisbon Zoo, where I've had the privilege of working for the last 13 years. When I came across the challenge launched by IZE, asking to nominate an education legend with whom I've worked, the answer that came to my mind was obvious. Although I'm going to break the rules and not name just one person, I have to say that the real legends I work with every day are the zoo educators of my team. The level of commitment, effort and dedication they put into each educational programme and, above all, the way they embrace every challenge with a smile, make these educators the true heroes of Conservation Education. They are the ones who bring the zoo's educational project to life and are responsible for making every visitor fall in love with our planet's amazing biodiversity. #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

Let us introduce Rina Rajagukguk, the educator from Taman Safari Indonesia. - Why did you decide to be zoo or aquarium educator? Why is it important to you?” I chose to be a zoo educator because it allows me to inspire people to care and motivate to take real steps for wildlife conservation. Every animal at the zoo is an ambassador from the wild, with stories, ecological roles, and survival challenges. - Why is it important to you?” Being part of that is incredibly fulfilling, knowing that I’m helping to foster a deeper awareness and empathy for nature in the next generation. #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

We had a wonderful time at the Eastern Hemisphere IZE Day Celebration. Thank you so much to those of you who were attending this event. Happy IZE Day! #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

It was a great time at the Western Hemisphere IZE Day Celebration! We did a word cloud, and you can see the result in a picture. We appreciate all the participants sharing a brilliant time together. Happy IZE Day! #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

November 14th is IZE Day, and many institutions share beautiful videos and photos! Let's take a look at our Facebook page and celebrate together!!! Happy International Zoo Educators Day! https://lnkd.in/gmQPE6k7

Let us introduce Rina Rajagukguk, the educator from Taman Safari Indonesia. - Why did you decide to be zoo or aquarium educator? Why is it important to you?” I chose to be a zoo educator because it allows me to inspire people to care and motivate to take real steps for wildlife conservation. Every animal at the zoo is an ambassador from the wild, with stories, ecological roles, and survival challenges. - Why is it important to you?” Being part of that is incredibly fulfilling, knowing that I’m helping to foster a deeper awareness and empathy for nature in the next generation. #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

Happy IZE day! Let us share a great message from the National Aquarium of New Zealand Education Team: We love connecting with visitors from all around the world and sharing our unique New Zealand Taonga (treasured) animals. #IZEDay2024 #ize2024 #ize #education #educator #conservation #zoo #aquarium

November 14th is the IZE Day! Let's join the IZE Challenge!!! Using the #IZEDay2024 hashtag, we’re keen for all IZE members to challenge each other to share a fun photo or video of zoo & aquarium education from their institution. Please post on your own organization's social media using the hashtag #IZEDay2024, and tag IZE’s social media (International Zoo Educators Association). Also, please challenge another institution to do the same (no need to be an IZE member). Thank you for joining and celebrating IZE Day. We look forward to seeing fabulous posts from around the world!!!