Welcome to the Royal Zoological Society of NSW

The Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales (RZS of NSW) is concerned with the study and conservation of Australia's native fauna, and the education of its members and the general public on these subjects. Its objectives are to promote and advance the science of Zoology, and to protect, preserve and conserve the indigenous animals of Australia and their associated habitats.

The RZS promotes its objectives by:

• holding symposia and forums on specific conservation issues or groups of animals;

• presentation of the Whitley Awards each year for books with zoological themes;

• support to young research workers is provided by the Ethel Mary Read Research Grants; and,

• publishing the refereed journal Australian Zoologist, and books on zoology.

2009 RZS Annual Forum

Wildlife Responses to Natural Disasters

24th October 2009 to be advised  9.00 am - 5.00 pm .

ANZ Conservation Lecture Theatre (top car park) Taronga Zoo, Mosman.

Program: coming soon

Registration: coming soon 

RZS Publications Australian Zoologist  

For nearly 100 years, Australian Zoologist has been the primary journal for scientific research publications on zoology in Australia. Now with free online viewing! 

For an example click here.

RZS Forum Proceedings & Books 

'Too close for comfort: Contentious issues in human wildlife interactions. Proceedings of the recent RZS Forum More...

Pest or Guest? The zoology of over abundance Proceedings of a recent RZS Forum. More...

Animals of Arid Australia: out on their own? Proceedings of a recent RZS Forum. More..

Forest Fauna (2ed): more than 60 papers and over 1000 pages. This is essential reading for all forest ecologists.. More...