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Wildlife Conservation Expo

Every year, WCN’s Wildlife Conservation Expos provide a unique opportunity to bring together wildlife’s most ardent supporters with some of the world’s leading conservationists to connect, share stories, and make life-long friendships. At Expo you can hear what it’s like to live and work in some of the most remote parts of the world and you can speak to conservationists directly to learn what you can do to help. Expos give you a chance to dive deeper into your love for wildlife, to learn what conservationists are doing to protect endangered animals, and become inspired to make a difference. It’s an event you won’t want to miss.

For more information and event updates, keep an eye on this page!

Spring Expo
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Cañada College
Redwood City, CA

Fall Expo
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mission Bay Conference Center
San Francisco, CA

Wondering what an Expo day is like? Read A Snapshot of the 2018 Wildlife Conservation Expo and watch the presentations to find out.

Have questions? Call us at 415.202.6380 or email us at events@wildnet.org

More Info on Spring Expo Coming Soon!

This year’s Expo speakers and schedule will be added soon. Be sure to check back for more details.

See for yourself what Expo's all about.

This video by TV network HITN offers a taste of the excitement and sense of community at our Wildlife Conservation Expos.

We Offer Two Expos in California Each Year

Our Wildlife Conservation Expos bring over a thousand supporters together twice a year to meet their conservation heroes in person and hear their inspirational stories. While the Fall and Spring Expos are held in northern California, people come from all over the country—and some from outside the U.S.—to attend.

Fall Expo

Our flagship Fall Expo takes place on the second Saturday in October. This is our biggest and longest running Expo, it draws a crowd of over 1,200 people and over 50 conservationists from around the world.

This Expo offers an unforgettable day of storytelling and inspiration, the opportunity to connect with other wildlife enthusiasts, and the chance to support protection for endangered animals big and small, from lions and elephants to cotton-top tamarins and penguins.

 

Fall Expo

Our flagship Fall Expo will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in San Francisco. Stay tuned for details.

Spring Expo

Spring Expo takes place at the end of April and offers a smaller, more intimate experience that still maintains the same level of inspiration and enthusiasm as the Fall Expo. At Spring Expo you have the opportunity to take a deeper dive into conservation; presentations are fewer in number, but longer and more in-depth.

Spring Expo

Our Spring Expo is typically held in northern California at the end of April.

We Offer Two Expos in California Each Year

Our Wildlife Conservation Expos bring over a thousand supporters together twice a year to meet their conservation heroes in person and hear their inspirational stories. While the Fall and Spring Expos are held in northern California, people come from all over the country—and some from outside the U.S.—to attend.
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Fall Expo

Our flagship Fall Expo will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2018 in San Francisco. Stay tuned for details.
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Spring Expo

Our Spring Expo is typically held in northern California at the end of April.

Fall Expo

Our flagship Fall Expo takes place on the second Saturday in October. This is our biggest and longest running Expo, it draws a crowd of over 1,200 people and over 50 conservationists from around the world.

This Expo offers an unforgettable day of storytelling and inspiration, the opportunity to connect with other wildlife enthusiasts, and the chance to support protection for endangered animals big and small, from lions and elephants to cotton-top tamarins and penguins.

 

Spring Expo

Spring Expo takes place at the end of April and offers a smaller, more intimate experience that still maintains the same level of inspiration and enthusiasm as the Fall Expo. At Spring Expo you have the opportunity to take a deeper dive into conservation; presentations are fewer in number, but longer and more in-depth.

Did you miss an Expo presentation? No problem, all the presentations from past Expos are available to watch on video.

Watch More Expo Videos

Catch Dr. Colleen Begg's Expo Presentation

The Niassa Lion Project (NLP) team believes that conservation is as much about people as it is about lions. NLP aims to build a sustainable lion-friendly community by working closely with community members, reserve management, and tourism operators.
Learn More Watch More Expo Videos

Pablo Borboroglu Talks About Penguins at Expo

There are 18 species of penguins living in vastly different places in the Southern Hemisphere, from snow to tropics to desert and forests. Hear how Global Penguin Society is protecting all penguin species threats like pollution and climate change.
Learn More Watch More Expo Videos

News & Stories

A Snapshot of the Fall 2018 Wildlife Conservation Expo

A Snapshot of the Fall 2018 Wildlife Conservation Expo

October in San Francisco signals the return of our flagship Wildlife Conservation Expo, providing wildlife enthusiasts with the opportunity to... Learn More
Top Four Moments from the 2018 Spring Expo

Top Four Moments from the 2018 Spring Expo

On April 21st, we held our third Spring Wildlife Conservation Expo at the beautiful Cañada College campus in Redwood City. These are... Learn More
2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo Presentations

2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo Presentations

If you weren't able to make it to the 2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo or if you missed any of... Learn More
Spring Wildlife Conservation Expo: Lessons Learned, Inspiration Gained

Spring Wildlife Conservation Expo: Lessons Learned, Inspiration Gained

On April 29th, we hosted our second annual Spring Expo for the first time in beautiful Marin County, California. Hundreds... Learn More
Top Five Expo Moments

Top Five Expo Moments

The 2017 Fall Wildlife Conservation Expo was an unforgettable day of inspiration and remarkable memories. For us, these are the... Learn More
Wildlife Conservation Expo Videos

Wildlife Conservation Expo Videos

Nineteen of the world’s leading wildlife conservationists joined us for the Annual Wildlife Conservation Expo in San Francisco to share... Learn More
Wildlife Conservation Expo, Better Than Ever

Wildlife Conservation Expo, Better Than Ever

Each year, the Wildlife Conservation Expo gives us a chance to bring the excitement and adventure of wildlife conservation fieldwork... Learn More
Wildlife Conservation Expo Inspires

Wildlife Conservation Expo Inspires

At the age of 81, Dr. Jane Goodall is an enduring symbol of hope to people around the world. On... Learn More
Among Friends: The 2013 Wildlife Conservation Expo

Among Friends: The 2013 Wildlife Conservation Expo

On one Saturday each October, a (hopefully!) sunny corner of San Francisco buzzes with the energy of more than a... Learn More
Conservation Speakers Connect with Guests at Safari West

Conservation Speakers Connect with Guests at Safari West

When most people think of wildlife conservation, they may imagine a khaki-clad Indiana Jones figure tromping through rainforests or scouring... Learn More
Houston Zoo Provides Support for Conservationists Across the Globe

Houston Zoo Provides Support for Conservationists Across the Globe

The world-class Houston Zoo introduces over 2.3 million guests a year to animal ambassadors, educates its visitors about conservation, and... Learn More
Photography Credits: Frank af Petersens, Rebecca Jackrel, Miguel Angel Sicilia. Video by HITN.