2019 Translocation Symposium Videos

These recordings capture presentations and discussions from experts across conservation, wildlife health, and land management sectors, exploring the science, policy, and practice of wildlife translocations in Australia.

The symposium highlights lessons learned, emerging challenges, and best-practice approaches to support the safe and effective movement of wildlife for conservation and recovery programs.

2019 videos were made available with the help of: Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation – an Australian Government initiative.

Restoring lost and damaged ecosystems: the role of reintroductions

Presented by speaker Carl Jones, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

A Disease Risk Analysis Framework for Wildlife Translocations

Presented by speaker Richard Jakob Hoff.

Ecology of infectious disease and wildlife translocations

Presented by speaker Bruce Rideout, San Diego Zoo

Genetic considerations in translocations of threatened species

Presented by speaker Andrew Weeks, University of Melbourne

Wildlife Nutrition & Translocation Considerations

Presented by speaker Ellen S. Dierenfeld, University of Melbourne.

Behaviour and Welfare Considerations in Conservation

Presented by speaker Benjamin Pitcher, Taronga Conservation Society Australia.

Restoring Mammalian Biodiversity to Booderee National Park

Presented by speaker Nick Dexter, Parks Australia.

Ex-Situ Amphibian Conservation

A case study in Australian amphibian translocation. Presented by speaker Michael McFadden, Taronga Conservation Society Australia.

Health Evaluations for Conservation Translocations

Practical limitations and logistical challenges. Presented by speaker Tim Portas, Zoo & Wildlife Veterinary Conservancy.