Zoos Victoria Keynotes
Delivered by Zoos Victoria’s conservation and science experts, these 30‑minute presentations are designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding and inspire meaningful action.
Your audience will hear remarkable stories from the field or behind the scenes, gain fresh insights into our latest research and conservation work, and have the opportunity to engage directly with our experts in a short Q&A.
These sessions offer a powerful way to connect people with wildlife, science and real‑world solutions or action. Keynotes are offered during weekday business hours, excluding public holidays. You can come to us, or we can come to you*.
Pricing (inc GST)
$499 – government or not-for-profit
$599 - business
*Pricing does not include admission or hospitality components such as venue hire or catering. Additional charges may apply if travel is required.
Explore our keynote topics
Fighting Extinction
CEO keynote available upon request for an additional fee.
Explore the world of zoo-based conservation. Learn about what Zoos Victoria does and how people are working together for wildlife. Discover practical ways to take action for wildlife.
Love Your Locals
Be introduced to the remarkable stories of Victoria’s most endangered animals and the people working to protect them. Learn how cutting-edge conservation efforts are helping species on the brink, and discover practical ways you can support local wildlife to thrive.
From City to Open Range: An Elephant Welfare Journey
Discover animal welfare science through welfare-focussed decision-making in zoos. Hear about the transition of the elephant herd from Melbourne Zoo to their new home at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Learn about how animal welfare is defined and assessed, and how we used these methods to understand the benefits of the move for the elephants. Leave with useful insights about animal welfare science and how these principles can be used to support animals to thrive in human care.
Who’s at the Zoo and Why
Examine how Zoos Victoria’s moral purpose and ethical values guide species choices to ensure that every species in our care has a conservation purpose. Discover the different ways in which zoo animals contribute to biodiversity conservation - locally, regionally, and globally. Hear about other factors that influence which species call Zoos Victoria home and how every visit to our Zoos supports a future rich in wildlife.
Power of People
Explore how Zoos Victorias community is making a difference for wildlife. Learn about behaviour change programs like When Balloons Fly, which activates the community to take action for marine wildlife.
Shaping Business for Good
Learn the secret ingredients of Coffee for Wildlife, a business initiative that supports farmers, protects forests and provides delicious coffee to thousands of people every year.
Carbon Neutral Zoo
Explore how Zoos Victoria reduces its environmental impact. Learn about environmental sustainability initiatives like renewable energy, energy efficiency and composting lots of animal poo.
Environmental Efficiencies
Discover the ins and outs of Zoos Victoria’s Environmental Management System. Learn about programs that are mitigating climate change and improving resource efficiency.
