Join the Young Zoologists' Association and become part of Sri Lanka's conservation community.
New memberships and membership renewals are processed only at the Dehiwala Main Branch (National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala). Please visit there to apply or collect application forms.
YZA offers several membership types to suit students, professionals, overseas supporters, and branch-based members.
General Membership is open to individuals between the ages of 13 and 35 who are interested in wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and nature education and who are not full-time students. Membership can be obtained through any of the three YZA branches: Dehiwala, Pinnawala, and Ridiyagama.
Membership Fee: LKR 2,000 per year
Student membership is designed for school students and full-time university students between the ages of 13 and 35 who are interested in learning about biodiversity, wildlife, and conservation through educational programs, field activities, and practical experiences. Membership can be obtained through any of the three YZA branches.
Membership Fee: LKR 1,000 per year
Full-time membership is available to members between the ages of 13 and 35 who have maintained continuous membership in the association for a minimum of five years. This category recognizes long-standing commitment to the association and provides continued membership benefits until the age of 35. Membership can be obtained through any of the three YZA branches.
Membership Fee: LKR 5,000 (one-time fee valid until the age of 35)
Associate membership is intended for individuals above the age of 35 who wish to remain involved in the association's conservation, educational, and outreach activities. Membership can be obtained through any of the three YZA branches.
Membership Fee: LKR 5,000 per year
Overseas Membership is intended for Sri Lankan and international supporters residing outside Sri Lanka who wish to remain connected with the association's conservation, educational, and research initiatives. This category enables members abroad to support and engage with the activities and objectives of the Association.
Membership Fee: $50
The Junior Young Zoologists' Association (JYZA) is a special membership category for children aged 6 to 12 years. It is designed to foster an early appreciation for wildlife, biodiversity, nature, and environmental conservation through age-appropriate educational and recreational activities.
Membership applications for JYZA are accepted only through the Dehiwala Branch. Through this program, young members are encouraged to develop a lifelong interest in nature and conservation from an early age.
JYZA educational sessions are conducted every other Saturday from 10.00 a.m. onwards at the Young Zoologists' Association premises, National Zoological Gardens, Dehiwala.
Membership Fee: LKR 1,500
