Step into a world where science, innovation and wildlife collide at Sydney Zoo’s Conservation Through Innovation, a dynamic, multi‑day National Science Week experience designed for families, students and curious minds of all ages.

Begin your adventure on the Discovery Trail, a self‑guided journey highlighting twelve threatened species from cassowaries to cheetahs and the real conservation science that is helping to protect them. Follow interactive clues, become a wildlife detective, and uncover how technologies like thermal imaging, citizen science platforms, sustainable resource certification, and youth‑led innovation are transforming conservation around the world. Complete the mystery and claim a reward to kick‑start action at home.

Grow curiosity further at the Innovation Hub, where Sydney Zoo’s educators, partner organisations and visiting scientists deliver hands‑on, minds‑on STEM experiences. Learn from First Nations educators, map ecosystems through food‑web challenges, experiment with thermal cameras used in field science, and explore how human light and sound influence species from hatchling turtles to flying foxes.

Across the week, visitors will also meet leading conservation organisations, including the TurtleSAT team, local councils, environmental educators, and more. Their interactive stations bring cutting‑edge conservation technology and research to life, right in the heart of Western Sydney.

This event is designed to ignite curiosity, celebrate First Nations science, and empower everyday conservationists. Whether you're a budding scientist, a teacher, a family seeking an unforgettable day out, or someone passionate about protecting wildlife, Conservation Through Innovation promises inspiration, discovery and hands‑on learning at every turn.

Join us from 15–23 August 2026 and experience how science is shaping a wilder, brighter future - starting with you.