BIAZA Terrestrial Invertebrate Working Group – North Regional Workshop

BIAZA Terrestrial Invertebrate Working Group – 2026 Regional Workshops

The BIAZA Terrestrial Invertebrate Working Group is hosting aiming to host four one-day regional workshops throughout 2026, designed to bring together member institutions working in terrestrial invertebrate husbandry, management, and conservation.

These regional meetings provide an opportunity for professionals to:

• Share recent achievements, best practice and research;
• Discuss common challenges in invertebrate care, population management and conservation;
• Explore collaborative approaches to conservation priorities;
• Build stronger professional networks through face-to-face events;

The workshops aim to strengthen invertebrate expertise across the BIAZA community and support high standards of terrestrial invertebrate welfare, sustainability, and conservation.

North Regional Workshop

Tuesday 8th December 2026 - Hosted by Chester Zoo

The North Regional Meeting of the BIAZA Terrestrial Invertebrate Working Group will take place on 8^th December 2026, kindly hosted by Chester Zoo

This one-day workshop will bring together professionals from across the North/Far-North region to share updates, case studies, and practical experiences in terrestrial invertebrate husbandry and conservation. The programme (below) includes member presentations, a structured workshop and dedicated time for networking.

Full Draft* Agenda: 

• 09:00AM - Arrival at Chester Zoo
• 09:30-10:30AM- Presentations by Institution Representatives & Attendees.
• 10:30-11:00AM - Break/Time for Discussions
• 11:00AM-12:00PM - Workshop
• 12:00-13:00PM - Lunch
• 13:00-14:30PM - Tours of Chester Zoo
• 14:30-15:00PM - Summary

*Subject to change. 

Costs: 

Free of charge to BIAZA, UKACT and ABWAK members

£30 to non-members