Helmeted Honeyeater in Cool Conservation at Healesville Sanctuary

Zoo-based Conservation

Discover a world of wildlife conservation. Learn how Zoos Victoria’s is making a difference through innovative programs that connect people with wildlife, recover threatened species, reduce environmental impact and provide world-class animal and veterinary care. Expert-led keynote presentations and free resources are now available for you to gain insights into our multi-disciplinary approach to conservation.

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 Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon

Fighting Extinction 

$1500 incl GST

This keynote is for a general audience and explores how Zoos Victoria has transformed into a zoo-based conservation organisation. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sally Sherwen, will share the latest news about how people are working together to make a difference. 

Two staffs at Zoos Victoria out in field for Eastern Barred Bandicoot Research

Multi-disciplinary conservation 

$1500 incl GST
This keynote is for audiences working in the zoo, aquarium, conservation and science sectors. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sally Sherwen, will provide insights about what Zoos Victoria has learnt about using a wildlife conservation multi-disciplinary approach. 

Free resources

Keepers using animal specific noises to recall specific species from the savannah. Savannah Waterbuck recall training.  Male waterbuck looking at camera, females in background.

About Us 

This page hosts information about Zoos Victoria and provides a range of documents that are used in our strategy and operations. 

3-year Corporate Plan 

This document outlines Zoos Victoria’s 2030 Strategy and its deliverables from 2024-2027. 

Ask Us Anything: Modern Zoos 

This video answers questions submitted by the Victorian community about the role modern zoos play today.  

The face of a Kangaroo Island Kangaroo looking directly at the camera
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