BIAZA Terrestrial Invertebrate Working Group – Southwest 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.

South-West Regional Workshop

22nd June 2026 - Hosted by Shaldon Wildlife Trust & Wildwood Devon

The South-West Regional Meeting of the BIAZA Terrestrial Invertebrate Working Group will take place on 22 June 2026, kindly hosted by Shaldon Wildlife Trust and Wildwood Devon.

This one-day workshop will bring together professionals from across the South-West 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.

The day will conclude with an afternoon visit to Wildwood Devon, offering attendees the opportunity to explore their facilities and continue informal discussions in a practical setting.

Full Agenda: 

• 09:00AM - Arrival at Shaldon Wildlife Trust
• 09:30-10:30AM - Presentations by Institution Representatives & Attendees.
• 10:30-11:00AM - Break/Time for Discussions
• 11:00AM-12:00PM - Workshop
• 12:00-14:00PM - Lunch & Opportunity to Explore Shaldon Wildlife Trust
• 14:00-14:30PM - Travel to Wildwood Devon
• 14:30-17:00PM - Introduction to Wildwood Devon/Potential Tour of Crayfish Facilities/Opportunity to Explore Wildwood Devon

Costs: 

Free of charge to BIAZA, UKACT and ABWAK members

£30 to non-members