Wildlife Tourism Australia - for a diverse wildlife tourism industry that supports conservation

Wildlife Tourism Australia (WTA) is a non-profit organisation established to promote the sustainable development of a diverse wildlife tourism industry that supports conservation.


	Wildlife Tourism Australia

Travelers: learn what animals you can see in Australia and where and how to see them	Tour operators, ecolodges, wildlife parks, students : join your national industry group, keep abreast of research, conferences, and many aspects of our exciting industry and promote your product	Everyone: help us support wildlife conservation in Australia
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Do you...

Love watching wildlife? (this includes bird-watching)
Have a wildlife tourism business, a business that involves wildlife watching (wild or captive) or one in a field related to wildlife tourism (wildlife artwork, photography etc.?)
Work in a government department or NGO involved in tourism, wildlife or the environment?
Work as a staff member or a volunteer in a nature-based tourism operation, eco-lodge, wildlife park, zoo, conservation park, museum or other operation involving observation and interpretation of wildlife?
Appreciate Australia's uniqueness as a nature tourism destination?
Want to assist wildlife conservation, or already do so?

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may like to find out how to join Wildlife Tourism Australia

COMING EVENTS

Wildlife Festival Southeast Qld 2008. A month-long Wildlife Festival in September 2008, including 2-day Wildlife Expo in Beaudesert

Marketing opportunity: 2-day display of your product to an audience with keen interest in wildlife at the Wildlife Expo in Beaudesert, 12-13 September. Booking fee ($50 total for 2 days for commercial operations, $20 total 2 days for nonprofit organizations) to be donated entirely to wildlife conservation. (Nonprofit organizations can still sell items for their organizations)

Wildlife Photography Competition to be judged during Wildlife Expo. Prize 2 nights award-winning accommodation Lilydale Host Farn, Mt Barney, Qld

Organized by WTA and LACA, funded by Beaudesert Shire Council. Contact Ronda Green Download the Wildlife Festival Flyer & see events

Eagle painting by Andy Remainis to be raffled for wildlife conservation. Details on Events page

Next Wildlife Workshop: Sat 28th July 2008 - "Wildlife Corridors that really get used by Wildlife' Contact Ronda Green

Organized by WTA and LACA, funded by Beaudesert Shire Council. Contact Ronda Green

Wildlife Tourism Australia AGM 21st November, Adelaide

Time and venue TBA

Other events

Wildlife Tourism JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Employers; let us know your needs	Job-seekers: let us know what you are seeking and what your skill are

JOBS AT AUSTRALIA ZOO - There are often exciting job vacancies, which may vary from animal keepers to shuttle bus driving and interpretation	For the latest information visit http://www.australiazoo.com/about-us/employment

WHAT IS WTA?

Wildlife Tourism Australia Inc. (WTA) is a non-profit organisation established to promote the sustainable development of a diverse Australian wildlife tourism industry that supports conservation. It focuses principally on the viewing and interpretation of native animals in the wild and in captivity, and is the peak body in Australia focusing specifically on wildlife tourism. WTA is an Incorporated Association that was established in 2003. It has an elected committee consisting of a chair, two vice-chairs, treasurer and secretary.

WHY JOIN YET ANOTHER ORGANISATION?

WTA is the major national body focusing on wildlife tourism, and was formed as a ‘bottom up’ initiative from motivated operators and other key industry stakeholders
By joining WTA you indicate to others your agreement with WTA's ideals of supporting consevation, animal welfare and quality inetrpretation
As a member you will receive a free website advertisement and opportunities for low-cost cooperative advertuising
WTA strives to keep costs - membership, wotkshops, etc. - low for its members, understanding that many members run small businesses or work in low-salary conditions
As a WTA member, you can be actively involved in decision making processes within the organisation and the wider tourism industry