Event: ZSL Wildlife Careers Conference 2026

Join us this autumn for the Wildlife Careers Conference 2026 – an inspiring one day event for anyone interested in pursuing a career working with animals or protecting the natural world.

📅 29 October 2026
⏰ 9:00–17:00 (including breaks and lunch)
📍 Huxley Lecture Theatre, London Zoo
💻 Also streamed live via Zoom

Bringing together experts from across our international conservation charity and beyond, the ZSL careers conference showcases the huge diversity of roles across the worlds of animal care and conservation, from veterinarian to field scientist and everything in between.

The day includes expert talks, interactive workshops and dedicated networking opportunities, giving you behind‑the‑scenes access to real career pathways in wildlife and conservation.

Whether you know what wildlife career you want to pursue and are looking for advice, or simply have a passion for animals and don't know which direction to head in, this day will leave you with lots of inspiration on the next steps to take.

£49 to attend in person or free to attend online

Please Note: This event is aimed at those early in their career journey, who want to know more about the sector and the routes in. However, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the day to network with staff and ask your own questions, so those further in their careers will still find it valuable to attend.

We are committed to making careers in conservation accessible for all, and so encourage attendees from groups underrepresented in our sector. We’ve reserved a number of free in‑person tickets for: those from BAME backgrounds, people with disabilities, free school meals recipients, and those in or from care.