National Foundation of Zoological Parks and Aquaria

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The National Foundation of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (FUNPZA), was created in 1991. FUNPZA is assigned to the Ministry of the Atmosphere and the Natural Resources (MARN). The objective of FUNPZA is advising and support to zoological and the national aquariums, as well as the control of its technical and professional performances. The FUNPZA activities involve, the collection of animals, interchange agreements for the best aquarium, and legal support. The development of conservation programs are promoted ex- situ and in situ.

The Directive Council of the Foundation, designated by the Minister of the MARN

President, Biol. Mirna Quero de Peña,

Main Directors: Danilo Lopez H, Saúl Gutierrez, Magaly M. Ojeda C., Carmen C. Castle (representing of INPARQUES);

Substitute Directors: Franklin Rojas Suárez, Eduardo Lapadula, Carlos Rodriguez M., Rosalba Guevara.

FUNPZA continues the development of zoological and the Venezuelan aquariums as conservation centers.

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The National Foundation of Zoological Parks and Aquariums