Bugs Alive
Conference
Invertebrate education, display, husbandry and conservation
Bugs Alive Conference
November 26th - November 29th 2026
Kuranda, Far North Queensland, Australia
Join us in the Wet Tropics of Far North Queensland to share techniques, projects and ideas about invertebrate husbandry, display, education and conservation. Participants will have a chance to explore the rainforests, facilitate or participate in workshops and presentations, and visit FNQ invertebrate facilities.
This is the third biennial Bugs Alive Conference. Those in 2022 and 2024 were a great success and involved delegates from zoos, universities, museums and others from around Australia and New Zealand. We are looking forward to another fantastic event in 2026.
2026 Registration fees
$610 (ASZK members)
$700 (non-members)
Conference organisers and facilitators:
Jessie Sinclair (Zoos Victoria), Deanna Henderson (Minibeast Wildlife) and Alan Henderson (Minibeast Wildlife)
Conference schedule
Thursday 26th November, from 5pm: Evening icebreaker and supper. Field collection techniques, photography and observation of wild invertebrates in the Wet Tropics.
Friday 27th November, 9am – 5pm: Information and practical sessions, facility tours. Optional group dinner and field trip.
Saturday 28th November, 9am – 5pm: Papers and workshops. Evening field trip.
Sunday 29th Novmber, 9am – 3.30pm: Papers and workshops.
Accommodation
Accommodation options in Kuranda are limited and consist of Airbnb properties and various other options here.
Many more options are available along the Cairns Northern Beaches region about 30 minutes away.
Transport
Your own transport may be required to get to and from the conference venue depending where your accommodation is. While some of the local accommodation options are within walking distance, those staying further out and down at the coast will require private transport. Registered delegates will be able to express interest in car pooling with other delegates prior to the event.