The first International Online Conference on Zoological and Botanical Gardens (IOCZBG 2026), organised by MDPI's Journal of Zoological and Botanical Gardens, will take place from 2 - 4 December 2026, bringing together researchers, conservationists and leaders from zoos and botanical gardens worldwide. The online conference is free to attend and will feature sessions exploring animal welfare, behaviour and health, alongside biodiversity conservation, collections management and sustainability in botanical gardens.
Abstract submissions are now open, inviting researchers and practitioners to share their latest findings at the conference.
Announced Speakers
- Chris Walzer, executive director of health, Wildlife Conservation Society, New York; professor of conservation medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
- Adrian Tordiffe, senior veterinary consultant, Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (Vantara), Gujarat, India; formerly associate professor in veterinary pharmacology, University of Pretoria
- Dominik Fischer, curator for science (birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish), Zoo Wuppertal; head veterinarian, Bird of Prey Center and Wildlife Park Hellenthal
- Claudia Martinez, PhD candidate in veterinary science, University of Adelaide; lecturer II, Department of Psychological Science, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- James Brereton, lecturer, University Centre Sparsholt
- Costantino Bonomi, botanist, MUSE-Museo delle Scienze, Trento; founder, Trentino Seed Bank
Sessions
- S1. Zoo Animals Welfare
- S2. Zoo Animals Behaviour
- S3. Zoo Animals Health
- S4. Biodiversity Conservation at Botanical Gardens
- S5. Collections in Botanical Gardens, Arboretum and Museums
- S6. Botanical Gardens Sustainability
Key Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 11 September 2026
- Abstract acceptance notification: 2 October 2026
- Registration deadline: 27 November 2026
Registration
Free registration for IOCZBG 2026 is now open. More information can be found here.
