Virtual Spring Expo
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Details below
Fall Expo
October 10-11, 2020
More details to come
Have questions? Call us at 415.202.6380 or email us at events@wildnet.org
Wildlife Conservation Expo
Every year, WCN’s Wildlife Conservation Expos provide a unique opportunity to bring together wildlife’s most ardent supporters with some of the world’s leading conservationists to connect, share stories, and make life-long friendships. At Expo you can hear what it’s like to live and work in some of the most remote parts of the world and you can speak to conservationists directly to learn what you can do to help. Expos give you a chance to dive deeper into your love for wildlife, to learn what conservationists are doing to protect endangered animals, and become inspired to make a difference. Watch the talks from Wildlife Conservation Expos dating back to 2014 here.
Tickets are available now for our Virtual Wildlife Conservation Expo on October 10 and 17. Learn more and register below.
Join Us for Virtual Expo, October 10 & 17, 2020
Every year, the Wildlife Conservation Expo welcomes people into the vast and thrilling world of wildlife conservation. But because this year has been a year like no other, WCN is offering the chance to choose your unique and wild adventure all from the comfort of your living room. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Register for Expo
We are proud to bring you wildlife conservation heroes from all across the globe. You’ll hear tales of hope and resilience from esteemed conservationists such as Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Laurie Marker, Dr. Pablo Borboroglu and so many more!
After each talk, you’ll have the opportunity to virtually connect with these conservationists through live Q&A sessions.
Live Updates from Wildlife Heroes
Our two day Expo will feature 49 wildlife conservationists from all over the world.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to release a painted dog pack back into the wild? Or rescue and rehabilitate an orphaned rhino? At Expo you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of your favorite species or develop a love for a new one. At Expo, the adventure is yours. Take a sneak peak of all the species that will be featured at Expo below.
Learn About Over 24 Species
From pangolins to polar bears, you'll hear the latest conservation efforts of some of the world's most beloved species.
Join Us for Virtual Expo, October 10 & 17, 2020
Every year, the Wildlife Conservation Expo welcomes people into the vast and thrilling world of wildlife conservation. But because this year has been a year like no other, WCN is offering the chance to choose your unique and wild adventure all from the comfort of your living room. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Register for Expo
We Offer Two Expos in California Each Year
Our Wildlife Conservation Expos bring over a thousand supporters together twice a year to meet their conservation heroes in person and hear their inspirational stories. While the Fall and Spring Expos are held in northern California, people come from all over the country—and some from outside the U.S.—to attend.
Fall Expo
Our flagship Fall Expo takes place on the second Saturday in October. This is our biggest and longest running Expo, it draws a crowd of over 1,200 people and over 50 conservationists from around the world.
This Expo offers an unforgettable day of storytelling and inspiration, the opportunity to connect with other wildlife enthusiasts, and the chance to support protection for endangered animals big and small, from lions and elephants to cotton-top tamarins and penguins.
Fall Expo
Our flagship Fall Expo will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in San Francisco. Stay tuned for details.
Spring Expo
Spring Expo takes place at the end of April and offers a smaller, more intimate experience that still maintains the same level of inspiration and enthusiasm as the Fall Expo. At Spring Expo you have the opportunity to take a deeper dive into conservation; presentations are fewer in number, but longer and more in-depth.
Spring Expo
Our Spring Expo is typically held in northern California at the end of April.
We Offer Two Expos in California Each Year
Our Wildlife Conservation Expos bring over a thousand supporters together twice a year to meet their conservation heroes in person and hear their inspirational stories. While the Fall and Spring Expos are held in northern California, people come from all over the country—and some from outside the U.S.—to attend.
Did you miss an Expo presentation? No problem, all the presentations from past Expos are available to watch on video.
Watch More Expo VideosCatch Dr. Colleen Begg's Expo Presentation
The Niassa Lion Project (NLP) team believes that conservation is as much about people as it is about lions. NLP aims to build a sustainable lion-friendly community by working closely with community members, reserve management, and tourism operators.
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Pablo Borboroglu Talks About Penguins at Expo
There are 18 species of penguins living in vastly different places in the Southern Hemisphere, from snow to tropics to desert and forests. Hear how Global Penguin Society is protecting all penguin species threats like pollution and climate change.
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News & Stories
2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo Presentations
If you weren't able to make it to the 2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo or if you missed any of... Learn More
Spring Wildlife Conservation Expo: Lessons Learned, Inspiration Gained
On April 29th, we hosted our second annual Spring Expo for the first time in beautiful Marin County, California. Hundreds... Learn More
Top Five Expo Moments
The 2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo was an unforgettable day of inspiration and remarkable memories. For us, these are the... Learn More
Wildlife Conservation Expo Videos
Nineteen of the world’s leading wildlife conservationists joined us for the Annual Wildlife Conservation Expo in San Francisco to share... Learn More
Wildlife Conservation Expo, Better Than Ever
Each year, the Wildlife Conservation Expo gives us a chance to bring the excitement and adventure of wildlife conservation fieldwork... Learn More
Wildlife Conservation Expo Inspires
At the age of 81, Dr. Jane Goodall is an enduring symbol of hope to people around the world. On... Learn More
Among Friends: The 2013 Wildlife Conservation Expo
On one Saturday each October, a (hopefully!) sunny corner of San Francisco buzzes with the energy of more than a... Learn More
Conservation Speakers Connect with Guests at Safari West
When most people think of wildlife conservation, they may imagine a khaki-clad Indiana Jones figure tromping through rainforests or scouring... Learn More
Houston Zoo Provides Support for Conservationists Across the Globe
The world-class Houston Zoo introduces over 2.3 million guests a year to animal ambassadors, educates its visitors about conservation, and... Learn More
Photography Credits: Grace Chu and Stephen Dang, Miguel Angel Sicilia. Video by HITN.