5-7 July, 2010
New Forest , UK

This conference will explore issues concerned with achieving environmental, social and economic sustainability of tourism alongside the governance mechanisms needed to support sustainable tourism.It will also discuss how new resources ought to be employed to avoid the errors committed in the past and propose remedial actions when required. The meeting will also focus on empirical work and case studies from around the world, which can offer new insights and best practice guidance.

For more information go to www.ecoconference.com.au/Sustainable-Tourism-2010.html

3-7 July, 2010
Alberta, Canada

Dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving the Earth’s biological diversity, the Society for Conservation Biology is a global community of conservation professionals with more than 12,000 members world wide and representatives from over 140 countries.

For more information go to www.conbio.org

16-18 March 2010
RACV Club, Yarra Valley, Victoria

Zoos Victoria is proud to be hosting the 2010 Australasian Regional Association of Zoological Parks and Aquaria (ARAZPA) conference in Healesville and supporting the Yarra Valley tourism industry following the devastating fires in February 2009. The conference will be primarily held at the recently renovated RACV Club, along with tours at Healesville Sanctuary and the Yarra Valley.

The conference is a zoo and fauna park industry conference, discussing the ‘C’ driver of zoos and aquaria – collection, conservation, care, communication, community and culture.

For more information go to http://www.arazpa.org.au

8-11 February 2010
Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart

The conference themes include Challenging the Limits in:

1. heritage tourism
2. ethical and sustainable tourism
3. place and destination management
4. consumer demand for tourism and hospitality
5. tourism and hospitality education
6. challenging the right to travel
7. sport tourism and sports events

For more information go to www.cauthe.com.au/Conference2010.html

Tuesday 23 Feb 2010
CSIRO Discovery Centre, Canberra

The 2010 RSPCA Scientific Seminar brings the issue of animal welfare in wildlife managment and conservation issues to the fore, examining the ways in which these activities can at times come into conflict.

The program aims to cross conventional topic boundaries, challenge current thinking and stimulate further discussion.

For more information contact Melina Tensen at SciSem2010@rspca.org.au

5-7 July, 2010
Southbank, Brisbane, Qld

Tourism Queensland is staging the eighth National Conference on Tourism Futures, themed ‘Leaders Driving Innovation’ . The Conference takes  a forward perspective on the industry, looking out over a ten year timeframe and examining opportunities and issues for the future.

For more information go to http://www.tourismfutures.com.au

Fri 30 April – Sun 2nd May 2010
10am – 4pm
Sydney Showground, Homebush

Few things capture the imagination quite like the great Australian bush and its incredible marsupials, birds, bugs and…FROGS AND REPTILES.

 At The Wild Australia Expo, these unique attarctions will be showcased through incredible ‘up-close’ live animal displays and presentations.

For more information go to http://www.wildexpo.com.au/Show%2008/default.htm

24 Dec 2009 – 26 Apr 2010
Australian Museum, Sydney

Experience the power, mystique and beauty of nature through the wildlife photographer’s lens.

INCLUDES: NEW! My Photo Studio.
My Photo Studio is a new hands on space for photographers of all ages. Bring your own camera and take pro-shots in this fully equipped interactive studio space. There’s even a special camouflaged bird-hide for the under 5’s to explore.

For more information go to http://australianmuseum.net.au/media/Wildlife-Photographer-of-the-Year-2009-My-Photo-Studio

Sun 17th Jan – Sat 23rd Jan 2010

Nestled in World Heritage Listed Lamington National Park, O’Reilly’s Rainfortest Retreat is  a nature lover’s paradise. 

Wildlife Week encompasses a theme of wildlife awareness and conservation. The program includes a range of exciting activities such as tracking and trapping, spotlighting and informative workshops plus bird walks,
reptile presentations and much more.

For more information go to www.oreillys.com.au