The Young Zoologists’ Association of Sri Lanka (YZA) is a non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary youth organization based at the National Zoological Gardens at Dehiwala, Sri Lanka. The core value of the organization is to protect and conserve the environment by making a conscious effort in educating the community in Sri Lanka. Conservation for nature and wildlife through awareness programs is a priority for the organization.

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 mediums including the international journal “Sri Lanka Naturalist”.