The Young Zoologists’ Association (YZA) is a non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary youth organization based at the National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala, Sri Lanka.The majority of the organization consists of students and undergraduates, where the balance of the organization compromise young professionals and nature lovers under the age 35.
Vision – The most intelligent creature in the animal kingdom live harmoniously with its surroundings utilizing its benefits while not forgetting that he alone leads it up the path of destruction.
Mission – Make conservation a habit and not an activity, through selfless dedication to the cause of environment and to instill the message in the hearts of the community.Mr. Lyn De Alwis, the world renowned academic and nature lover, founded the YZA in 1972. He was the Director of National Zoological Gardens at that time. In order to fulfill a large void of enthusiastic youth, armed with extensive knowledge on principles and applications of environment sciences to act as Conservationists the organization was formed. Since the establishment of the YZA, the organization has become the first institution for many leading Environmentalists and Naturalists of the country. The close relationship with the Zoo Management gives the strength and opportunity to study the animals more closely and their behaviors. The Junior YZA was formed in 1999, it has being successful in seeding the conservation concepts from an early age. Today the Association consists of an active membership exceeding 600 dynamic individuals. Their commitment and knowledge is unparalleled in the field.
Contact – 0114 852 828
Address – National Zoological Gardens, Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha Dehiwala, Sri Lanka
Website
Email – srilankayza@gmail.com
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