GALVANIZE: Be part of the next IZE conference!
The IZE Conference is a biennial event that brings together conservation education professionals from around the world to share innovative ideas and approaches for inspiring zoo and aquarium visitors.
Our host for the 27th IZE Conference is Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, South Africa from October 12 – 17, 2026!
For conference schedule, registration details, abstract submission information, and other details:
IZE conferences are flagship events that bring together educators, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to share best practices, network, and advance the field of zoo and aquarium education.
IZE has been hosting conferences since 1972!
Complete History of IZE’s Flagship Biannual Conference
2026
Cape Town, South Africa
2023
Wellington Zoo, New Zealand
2020
San Diego Zoo, USA (Virtual Conference)
2018
Al Ain Zoo, UAE
2016
Cape Town, South Africa
Wellington Zoo, New Zealand
2014
Hong Kong Ocean Park, Hong Kong
2012
Chester Zoo, UK
2010
Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Florida, USA
2008
Adelaide Zoo, Australia
2006
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
2004
Hong Kong Ocean Park, Hong Kong
2002
Tiergarten Schoenbrunn, Vienna, Austria
2000
Guadalajara Zoo, Gaudalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
1998
Taipei Zoo, Taipei, Taiwan, China
1996
Copenhagen Zoo, Copenhagen, Denmark
1994
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, USA
1992
Taronga Zoo, Mosman, Sydney, Australia
1990
Antwerp Zoo, Antwerp, Belgium
1988
Metro Toronto Zoo, Toronto, Canada
1986
Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne, Australia
1984
Edinburgh Zoo and Peebles Hotel Hydro, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
1982
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
1980
Tiergarten Schoenbrunn, Vienna, Austria
1978
National Zoological Park, Washington D.C., USA
1976
London Zoo, London, England, UK
1974
Copenhagen Zoo, Copenhagen, Denmark
1972
Frankfurt Zoo, Frankfurt, Germany