Events

BIAZA Conservation Conference at Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) from 20th to 22nd October 2025.
Full Conference includes all 3 days plus evening dinner on Tuesday in YWP's evolution restaurant
Tuesday day ticket will also include evening dinner in YWP's evolution restaurant
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We are excited to announce that the 2025 BIAZA Plant Working Group conference will take place at Welsh Mountain Zoo from 23 - 25 September 2025. There will be an icebreaker on the evening of 22 September.
The theme for Day 1 is Plant Conservation & Nature Recovery. In the afternoon there will be a guided tour of Welsh Mountain Zoo, followed by the conference dinner in the evening.
The theme for day two is Theatre of Gardening. In the afternoon we will visit the National Trust’s celebrated Bodnant Garden.
Day 3 consists of a practical workshop on making wildlife features that can be incorporated into zoo landscapes.
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ZIMS with Medical Workshop
Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm
Monday 29th September 2025, 1pm – 5pm
Cost: £70 per person
Lecturer: Phillipa Dobbs, ZIMS with Medical Ambassador, Veterinary Services Manager Twycross Zoo
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- Keynote speakers will explore the theme of questioning within conservation education, offering thought-provoking insights and perspectives.
- The conference will feature a combination of presentations and interactive workshops, providing a varied and engaging programme.
- Attendees will have opportunities to network with fellow conservation educators from across the sector.
- Morning pastries, refreshments, and cold buffet lunches will be provided to all delegates throughout the day.
- Delegates will also have the chance to share the wonder of wildlife at Hertfordshire Zoo, with an optional fourth day visit to the Big Cat Sanctuary, offering a unique and memorable experience.
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