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The International Zoo Educators' Association (IZE, short for IZEA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the education programmes in zoos and aquariums. Founded in 1972 by a group of European zoo educators, IZE’s aim was to create a forum where zoo educators could meet every two years to discuss and share ideas and common interests. The founding members included those from Frankfurt Zoo, Amsterdam Zoo, Paignton Zoo and Copenhagen Zoo. The first IZE President was Rosl Kirchshofer, head of education at the Frankfurt Zoo.〔Lunding Anderson, L., Edited by Bell, C. E., 2001, ''Encyclopedia of World Zoos'', Vol. 2, p. 615 – 616〕 Proceedings were produced for the first time at the second international meeting in 1974 at Copenhagen Zoo. To facilitate communication among members the first newsletter was produced in 1977, edited by Jan Hatley, head of education at Paignton Zoo.〔Hatley, J., 1977, ''Newsletter of the International Association of Zoo Educators'', 1〕 The IZE (website ) states that the association's mission is to: ‘() ''the educational impact of zoos and aquariums worldwide''’, ‘''improve the education programs''’ and ‘''support excellence in animal care and welfare''’. ==History== The International Zoo Educators Association was established after a meeting of zoo education officers held in Frankfurt/Main, Federal Republic of Germany on September 6, 1972. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「International Zoo Educators Association」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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