Southeast Asian Zoos and Aquariums Association
The Regional Zoo and Aquarium Association of Southeast Asia
We are a group of zoos and aquariums working on continuously improving animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, and public awareness through our work within and beyond our institutions.
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SEAZA Holds 33rd Annual Conference in Singapore
16-20 November 2025
The region's leading zoo and aquarium professionals converged in Singapore to collaborate, learn, and lead the charge in protecting Southeast Asia's wildlife. Hosted by Mandai Wildlife Group and SEAZA, this year's theme, "Building Capacity for the Future, Protecting Wildlife Together", calls on all conservation champions to shape a stronger, more sustainable future.
SEAZA meets the WAZA Animal Welfare Goal
SEAZA is proud to have completed the review process mandated by the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) through the WAZA 2023 Animal Welfare Goal. Read more...
President
Dr. H. Rahmat Shah
Chairman
Perhimpunan Kebun Binatang Se-Indonesia (PKBSI)
Indonesia
First Vice President & Secretary
Dr. Kevin Lazarus
Chairman
Malaysian Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (MAZPA)
Malaysia
Second Vice President & Treasurer
Mr. Yok Lin Gaw
President
Philippine Zoos and Aquariums Association (PHILZOOS)
Philippines
Immediate Past President
Dr. Cheng Wen-Haur
Deputy CEO & Chief Life Sciences Officer
Mandai Wildlife Group
Singapore
Board Member
Dr. Hsienshao Tsao
CEO, Conservation and Research Center
Taipei Zoo
Taiwan
Board Member
Mr. Lưu Chí Hiếu
General Manager
Vinpearl Safari and Conservation Park
Vietnam
Board Member
Mr. Ya Zar Htwe
Chief Executive Officer
Htoo Zoos and Gardens Business Unit
Myanmar
Board Member
Dr. Wanchai Tunwattana
Deputy Director
Zoological Park Organization of Thailand
Thailand
Aquarium Working Group
Chair: Mr. Nicholas Derbyshire