Wild caught Spotted Tree-frog adult in quarantine facility at Healesville Sanctuary

Threatened Species

Discover the cutting-edge solutions being used to safeguard some of Australia’s most vulnerable animals. Learn about Zoos Victoria’s multi-disciplinary approach to recovering a threatened species, which includes monitoring and research, conservation breeding, habitat enhancement and protection, species translocation, and community engagement. Expert-led keynote presentations and free resources are now available for you and your group.

Keynotes

These 30-minute keynotes are presented by Zoos Victoria experts. You can come to us, or we can come to you (additional charges may apply). Keynotes are offered during weekday business hours, excluding public holidays.

One Detection Dog

Detection Dogs

$770 incl GST 

This keynote is for a general audience and explores how innovation is being used in wildlife conservation. Learn how Zoos Victoria trains dogs to help scientists find and monitor rare Victorian animals, using their incredible sense of smell.

Eastern Barred Bandicoot In Bandicoot Hideout

Threatened Species Recovery

$770 incl GST 

This keynote is for professionals working in zoos, aquaria, science, conservation and catchment management. Learn about the collective and strategic effort it takes to turn the dial for a critically endangered species.

Free resources

Leadbeater Possums

Local Threatened Species

Learn more about the Australian animals that Zoos Victoria is saving from extinction.

  

Four detection dog

Detection Dog Squad

This page will introduce you to Zoos Victoria’s Detection Dog program, which is helping some of Australia’s most threatened species.

  

Golden-rayed Blue Butterfly

This video case study explains how First Peoples, government agencies, landholders and schools are working together to support the population of a local butterfly. 

One Kangaroo Island Kangaroo
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