The IZE Journal is the premier publication of the International Zoo Educators’ Association. This journal is an excellent resource for articles on conservation, interpretation, zoo education, methods and techniques, and evaluation. This member journal is published annually by the Journal Editor. For more information about IZE Journal authors, to subscribe to the IZE Journal, or to read articles from our journal archive, please click on the links below.
To submit an article for the 2020 IZE Journal, please download the following document and follow the instructions: IZE Journal Instructions to Authors 2020
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Subscriptions to the Journal are available for a fee to any interested individual or organization in the form of Associate Membership. Subscription processing is the responsibility of the Treasurer. Mailing of the Journal is the responsibility of the Editor and Treasurer (for new members only).
2019 Journal
2019 Journal Abstracts
- Using Social Media and Anthropomorphism to Engage Zoo Visitors with Uncharismatic and Unpopular Species, Julia Beres, Graduate Student, Project Dragonfly Global Field Program & Zoo Keeper, Reid Park Zoo
- Building Community Conservation Capacity in Northern Vietnam: Denver Zoo works with community partners to protect the endangered Tonkin snub-nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus avunculus), Kisha Blanton, Amy Levine PhD and Rebecca Goldstone, Denver Zoological Foundation, USA
- Night Tour: Bringing The Zoo’s Role To Light, Kátia G. de Oliveira Rancura, Agatha B. Amorim, Aparecida Amaro, Bruno H. Aranda, Caio H. de Araújo-Bissa, Nathália Formenton da Silva, and Rafael H. de Souza Zanetti, São Paulo Zoo, Brazil
- Investigating the impact of staff-facilitated educational activities on visitor experience and self-reported learning at Bristol Zoo Gardens, UK, Polly Doodson, Katie Major, Daniel Smith, and Simon Garrett, Bristol Zoo Gardens and University of Bristol, UK
- Lions, tigers, and teens: Promoting interest in science as a career path through teen volunteering, Leah Cuddeback, Jenn Idema, and Kristy Daniel, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment, and Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas; and Saint Louis Zoo, USA
- Vulture Conservation through Conservation Education and Awareness Programme in India, Dr. Brij Kishor Gupta, and Dr. Devender Kumar, Central Zoo Authority, India
- Traineeships for students with disabilities: a work methodology approach between educational institutions and Fundación Temaikèn, Laura López Ojeda, Fundación Temaikèn, Argentina
- Using Citizen Science To Connect People With Parrots, Camila Martins, Aline Moreira de Oliveira, Katlin Fernandes, Paloma Bosso, Carmel Croukamp, Oliver Davies, Eric Jensen, and Glaucia Helena Fernandes Seixas, Parque das Aves, Brazil, The Institute for Methods Innovation, and Blue-fronted Amazon Project, Brazil
- Lord Howe Island Stick Insect Encounters: Does anyone care?, Emily McLeod and Simon Rawson, Zoos Victoria, Australia
- Using indigenous knowledge to connect families with nature for conservation in Uganda, Francis William Ruhinirwa, Philip Katabulawo, Rita Bagaba Atukwase, Richard Otiti, and David Musingo, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Africa
- The Impact of Creating an Organizational Culture Connected to Saving Wildlife, Martha Parker, Houston Zoo, USA
- Guardians of Xocoyolo: saving species through a recycling program, Isabel Tepox and Nicolas Posadas, Africam Safari Puebla, Mexico
Full journal available to members via member portal.
2018 Journal
IZE Journal 2018 PDF compressed file
2017 Journal
2016 Journal
- From the President, Rachel Lowry
- From the Editor, Stephen Woollard
- How the Release and Capture of Endangered Birds Has Captured Our Youth
- Impacting students through interactive interpretation regarding a relatively unknown state endangered species, the Eastern hellbender
- Interaction between research and practice: the experience of an environmental education proposal for the black lion tamarin conservation at Sao Paulo Zoo, Brazil
- Future for Wildlife Programmes: Changing minds and attitudes of youth in the city of Singapore
- Meet the Locals He Tuku Aroha – A case study on taking a collaborative approach to programme development
- Exploring Our Interpretive Practice: An Impact Evaluation
- Application of Evaluation in Zoo Summer Camp Projects
- EAZA Campaigns as A Tool for Securing Funding
- Biodiversity is Us: International Education Campaign, Buenos Aires Zoo
- Can Exhibits Transform the Adult Visitor into the Adult Learner
- Investigating factors which affect visitor understanding of the information displayed on species signs: a multi-method evaluation approach
- Birds of Paradise and Sexual Dimorphism: Using zoos to inspire conservation in New Guinea
- What will it take to make you love me? Sparking love for local wildlife needs a fresh approach.
- Sensory Trail for the inclusion of people with disabilities in conservation education programmes
- Animal Training Lessons – what can we apply to our visitors?
- Visitor Study at Barranquilla Zoo: Time & Tracking
- Family Conversations at an Orangutan Exhibit: The influence of zoo educators
- Gaining Knowledge and Changing Attitudes following interactive experiences at the Attica Zoological Park, Greece
2015 Journal
From the Editor, Stephen Woollard
ZooEscola: A Teacher Training Program of Sao Paulo Zoo, Brazil
Kalahari Connections: fostering long-term positive conservation behavious in Botswana youth
Bridging the Gap to Form Meaningful Connections between Under-represented Minority High School Students and Wildlife Science Professionals
Assessing 37 years of success of the IZE journal: a bibliometric approach
Can Anthropomorphism Help Save the Leadbeater’s Possum
The Nature of Interaction Between Zoo Docents and Visitors and the Use of Inquiry
Education Programs – Not just for our Visitors
Hope Taking Root at Chester Zoo
Living with Wildlife – A targeted pilot conservation education program for newly arrived refugees to Australia
Latin American zoos & aquariums joining efforts on a Jaguar Education & Conservation Campaign
A Latin American Experience: Education Conservation Campaign of the Jaguar at the Buenos Aires Zoo
Experiencing biodiversity – the interactive activities at Opel-Zoo Kronberg
Diversity – the difference is in the detail! Educators effecting awareness and behaviour change through Visitor Engagement
Teacher Training in the Zoo: A pilot project at the Parque das Aves, Brazil
“ConCiencia Activa” An Enviornmental Education Program: a holistic and integrating approach
Conservation Behaviour: Change Begins at Home
Protecting Pineapple
Evaluating Night Stalk: A nature-based community engagement activity designed to motivate conservation actions
Learning by designing learning objects in zoo and wildlife education
Conservation education: a practice for everyday life
Online resources presented at the 22nd IZE conference
2014 Journal
2013 Journal
2012 Journal
2011 Journal
2010 Journal
2009 Journal
2008 Journal
2007 Journal
2006 Journal
Zoo Theatre
Training Teachers to be Environmental Educators at the Giraffe Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
The Shellshock campaign
The Louisville Zoo Wetlands Trail
The Great Australian Marsupial Night Stalk
The Educator’s Responsibility
Science On Sea
Keeping The Learning Real in Australia and New Zealand
From Wildlife Legislation to Community Awareness and Mobilization
Bat Conservation Through Education in Madagascar
2005 Journal
A Vital Role for Zoo Educators
Environmental Enrichment
Guadalajara Zoo’s Participation in Conservation Education Programmes
Masoala Rainforest
New Interpretive Displays
Oarsome
Participacion del Zoologico Guadalajara
Playing in the Zoo
Rhinos Might Be Ugly
The Conservation of Evolution Education in Zoos
Why a Cartoonjournal38
2003 Journal
2002 Journal
2001 Journal
Education Product Review – One Child
Interpretation Issues Involved In Exhibiting Animals in a Drive – Through Safari Park
Learning and Listening in Natural History Exhibits
Spontaneous Interpreation for Real Life Events – An Innovation in Conservation Education
The Effect of Foot and Mouth on Zoos in the UK
Zoo Education for a Sustainable Future
Zoo Outreach on the Internet
2000 Journal
Multi-thematic – A Brand New Zoo Concept Monique Staal Amersfoort Zoo
Science Education Is Changing – Were You at the Debate
Vegetarian Lions and a Smoking Chimpanzee
Zoo Education – Should The Focus Be Biological Science and Zoo Animals
CECZA A Successful Exercise In Inter-zoo Cooperation
1978 Journal
