The EAZA Education Conference is a biennial event hosted by a different institution each time. It brings together educators from across Europe and beyond for three days of presentations, workshops, and activities focused on sharing good practice and highlighting future trends in zoo and aquarium education. Regularly attracting 150-180 delegates, the EAZA Education Conference provides invaluable opportunities for educators to connect with each other and share their experiences. 

The EAZA Education Conference 2025 will be hosted by Chester Zoo, United Kingdom, from 17-21 March 2025. 

Venue

The conference will be held in Chester zoo's newly opened events venue, The Square. Opened in 2023, The Square is formed of the restored stable buildings of the original estate, with the addition of a purpose-built main events space. The Square is situated in the heart of the zoo, and contains everything needed to run conferences and events. The main space has a capacity of 200 people, and the whole venue (including all break out areas) can accommodate 380 people. 

EEC25 Theme: 'Zoo Educators Creating Global Conservation Impact'

The education work of zoos and aquariums has the potential to contribute to local communities, national agendas and global conservation goals and targets. The EAZA Education Conference 2025 will explore the role and impact of zoo education and the different ways in which zoo educators can contribute to societal change and conservation locally, nationally and globally, through the following themes:

• Evidencing our impact
• Developing our role as leaders
• Enhancing human wellbeing
• Ensuring everyone has a voice
• Finding new ways to engage people with conservation

Early-bird registration is now open. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This conference edition also provides the opportunity to attend remotely (€120). Remote (Full) attendance provides online access to the presentations sessions (plenary) via the Whova Conference app. Remote attendees can attend the plenary sessions and will engage via the regular app functions. It will not be possible to join in the workshop or break-out sessions. Please note that there are no single day tickets available for remote attendance. 

The call for abstracts has closed, a first version of the programme is expected for publication around mid-December.

Early-bird registration is open until 21 January 2025.

Fee Structure:

* Please note that Remote attendance (Full) provides online access to the presentations sessions (plenary) only (via the Whova Conference app).

For questions about registration please contact mirko.marseille@eaza.net  

Travel information about nearest airports for Chester, and how to get from Liverpool and Manchester to Chester, plus information about transfers within Chester, can be found in this document. 

Study Trip to Liverpool

Friday, 21 March 2025: Optional Post-conference study trip

Explore the city of Liverpool and experience some of the different ways visitors to the city are engaged and educated. The price includes return coach travel to Liverpool from Chester, a bus tour of the major tourist destinations in Liverpool (included The Royal Albert Dock, famous waterfront and Cavern Club)  and a visit to World Museum Liverpool. At World Museum Liverpool we will be met by a member of their team to learn about how they approach education, and will also have the opportunity to view their new immersive exhibition Bees: A Story of Survival, where art meets science.

It is also possible for delegates to take the train directly from World Museum Liverpool to Liverpool John Lennon airport (train tickets at own cost).

If you would like to join please sign-up via the conference registration form. The additional cost of the study trip is €78.