Zoos Victoria Careers Expo
Are you passionate about wildlife and interested in a career with animals, conservation or the environment? Join our experts for the 2026 Careers Expo at Melbourne Zoo.
This event is perfect for students in Years 9-12 who want to explore careers in zoology, wildlife conservation, environmental science, animal welfare, and more.
Presentations
Hear from experts, including a range of zoo specialists, who will share advice and insights into their careers. Attendees will have exclusive access to all presentations on the days they attend.
Each day features a unique presenter schedule with different speakers and topics. To help plan your visit, view the full presenter schedule here:
Workshops
Take part in our interactive workshops, where young people explore real-world challenges that organisations are currently addressing. Each session offers insight into career pathways, a look at how the organisation operates, and an opportunity to contribute ideas through collaborative activities.
Workshops run across both days, with multiple sessions in each time slot, giving attendees flexibility to join the topics that interest them most. To help plan your visit, view the full workshop schedule here:
View Workshop Schedule
Exhibitor Information
Connect with leading scientific, conservation, and education organisations and discover the wide range of courses and career pathways available to young people. Exhibitors will be available throughout the day, including during presentation sessions, allowing you to explore stalls, ask questions, and collect resources at your own pace—whenever it suits you during the event.
- Bees And Blossoms
- Blue Minds
- Box Hill Institute
- Bush Heritage Australia
- Cetacean Science Connections
- Deakin College
- Deakin University
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- Federation University
- Free The Bears Fund
- Jane Goodall Institute Australia
- Marine Mammal Foundation
- Monash University
- Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
- NatureWest
- Odonata Foundation
- Petstock
- Phillip Island Nature Parks
- Plants for Space
- ResourceSmart Schools
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
- RSPCA Victoria
- Taronga Training Institute
- The Gordon TAFE
- University of Tasmania
- VCEA
- Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic)
- Werribee River Association
- Youth Projects
- Zoos Victoria Conservation Interns
- Zoos Victoria Volunteer Program
- Zoos Victoria Work Experience
- Zoos Victoria Youth Advisory Committee
- Zoos Victoria Youth Conservation Leaders Program
In addition to a free entry to Melbourne Zoo and career experts, you will also receive:
- A welcome pack and itinerary on arrival
- 10% discount at the zoo cafes
- 10% discount at the Zoo Shops
- The chance to win behind-the-scenes animal experiences as prizes
Important Information:
- Tickets are non-refundable.
- The zoo prioritises animal welfare and wellbeing, so attendees will not be able to touch or hold any animals during this event.
- This is an outdoor all-weather program; the attendees will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection.
- Attendees need to bring their own food and drink bottle.
- There are some activities within the zoo grounds where attendees will not be under the direct supervision of a staff member.
- The attendees are to remain in the zoo grounds.
- Attendees are responsible for providing and carrying with them any personal medication. First aid will be provided by a qualified Zoos Victoria First Aid Officer.
