British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
Louise Jakobsen has served as the Browse Management Officer at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) since transitioning from a Senior Keeper role in May 2006. With extensive experience in animal husbandry, Louise has worked across various sections including hoofstock, marine mammals, and record-keeping. In addition to overseeing the provision of browse for animals at both Whipsnade and London Zoos, Louise chairs the Giraffid Subgroup for the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), focusing on the review and improvement of giraffe husbandry practices in the UK and Ireland. Educational qualifications include an Advanced National Certificate in Managing Zoo Animals from Sparsholt College and ongoing studies at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation.
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British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) is the professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and Ireland. We have more than 100 zoo and aquarium members whom we support in their commitment to be at the forefront of conservation, education and research. These days modern zoos and aquariums are much more than places where the public can go to view a range of animals. Whilst providing a safe and fun-filled family day out is something our members are understandably proud of, by displaying the BIAZA logo our zoos and aquariums are also demonstrating their dedication to conserving the natural world through research and conservation programmes and to educating and inspiring their visitors to do the same. BIAZA is a member of both the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA), and the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA) and through this network our members collaborate on a global scale to further conservation science, natural history and environmental education and animal welfare.