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.

An Orange-bellied Parrot sitting on a branch.

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.

Eastern Barred Bandicoot In Bandicoot Hideout

Love Your Locals 

$545 – business 
$495 – government or not-for-profit 

This keynote presentation will introduce you 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. An audience Q&A session is included. 

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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