Young Zoologists' Association of Sri Lanka

The Young Zoologists’ Association of Sri Lanka (YZA) is a non-governmental, non-profit youth organization based at the National Zoological Gardens at Dehiwala, Sri Lanka. The organisation's core value is to protect and conserve the environment by making a conscious effort to educate the Sri Lankan community. Conservation of nature and wildlife through awareness programs is a priority for the organization. The YZA organizes many events to alert the community of the importance of nature through general lectures, workshops and exhibitions. We have published publications in both Sinhala and English, including the international journal “Sri Lanka Naturalist”.