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 zoo experts and specialists as they share career insights and advice across a range of engaging sessions. Each day features different speakers and topics, so there’s plenty to choose from.
Presentation sessions are booked in advance when purchasing your expo ticket. Sessions run at set times with limited capacity, so be sure to select the ones you’re most interested in when booking.
Workshops
Take part in interactive sessions that tackle real-world organisational challenges. Explore career pathways, gain insight into how organisations operate, and contribute your ideas through hands-on group activities.
New for this year, workshops run at set times across both days You’ll select your preferred workshops when booking your ticket, so you can plan your experience in advance.
Exhibitors
Connect with leading scientific, conservation, and education organisations to explore courses and career pathways for young people. Stalls are open throughout the day, including during presentations and workshops, so you can browse, ask questions, and collect resources at your own pace.
- Bees And Blossoms (Friday only)
- Blue Minds
- Box Hill Institute
- Bush Heritage Australia (Friday only)
- Cetacean Science Connections
- City of Melbourne (Thursday only)
- Deakin College
- Deakin University
- Duke of Edinburgh's International Award
- Federation University
- Free The Bears Fund
- Jane Goodall Institute Australia (Friday only)
- Kangan Institute
- Marine Mammal Foundation
- Monash University
- Nangak Tamboree Wildlife Sanctuary
- NatureWest
- Odonata Foundation
- Petstock
- Phillip Island Nature Parks
- Plants for Space
- Port Phillip EcoCentre (Friday only)
- ResourceSmart Schools
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
- RSPCA Victoria
- Taronga Training Institute
- The Gordon TAFE
- University of Tasmania (Friday only)
- VCEA
- Victoria's Container Deposit Scheme (CDS Vic) (Thursday only)
- Werribee River Association (Thursday only)
- Wildlife Wonders
- Youth Projects
- Zoos Victoria Volunteers
- Zoos Victoria Work Experience
- Zoos Victoria Youth Programs
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
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.
