Association Française des Parcs Zoologiques
The Association Française des Parcs Zoologiques (AFdPZ) is an association of French zoological gardens .
The organization sees its tasks in the networking of its affiliated institutions with each other and their external interest representation as well as in education, research and nature conservation.
Founded in 1969, the association initially operated under the names Association Nationale des Parcs et Jardins Zoologiques privés (ANPJZ) and Association Nationale des Parcs Zoologiques (ANPZ) .
The AFdPZ is a member of the European and worldwide zoo associations as well as of Species 360 (formerly ISIS) and IUCN .
Members
Over 70 zoos from France and its overseas departments are connected , including: