The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland is the oldest, largest, and very well respected wildlife-focused conservation group in Queensland.

We have been part of all the major conservation issues in Queensland for 50 years.

Founded in 1962 when the emergent problem of expanding use of resources and consequent wildlife destruction was increasing, the four founders Judith Wright, David Fleay, Kathleen McArthur and Brian Clouston banded together to form our society with a common aim of promoting the protection of wildlife and educating the community about wildlife and the need for its conservation.

Local branches sprang up throughout the state giving our society a unique strength through the local knowledge and enthusiasm of the branch volunteers.

Our early campaigns helped protect important places such as the Great Barrier Reef, Cooloola, the Rainforests and Fraser Island. We continue to contribute greatly to the protection of many species and their habitats through campaigning and community consultation.

We’ve encouraged governments to protect important habitats throughout Queensland  through planning and legislation.

We've educated the community about wildlife and wildlife issues. We continue to do this through our website, our publications, our full colour nature journal Wildlife Australia.

As part of our 50th anniversary, Wildlife Queensland is inviting you to join us in celebrating.

Photo © Paul Mansell

Wildlife Queensland is bringing together some of Queensland's leading wildlife researchers and campaigners to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012. The event, Talking Wildlife, will take place on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 September 2012 at Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane.

Featuring topics such as traditional wildlife knowledge, how wildlife saves the world, achieving the balance with the resource industry, urban ecology, environment and the law, conservation campaigning and biodiversity protection, Talking Wildlife will be both a celebration of the history and successes of Wildlife Queensland and an inspiring and educational forum addressing the latest in science, politics and social trends affecting wildlife preservation.

Registration now open.  Download Registration information and forms. Pay online.

Registration enquiries email talkingwildlife@wildlife.org.au

Partnership Opportunities available:

Talking Wildlife offers a valuable opportunity to partner with a significant conservation event in Queensland, supporting the continuation of important wildlife preservation work and increasing your organisations exposure to significant contributors in the environment and conservation sector.  Download Partnership Opportunities to find out how you can support Wildlife Queensland's Talking Wildlife forum.