UWI Zoology Museum

01/10/2026

We had a fantastic and busy day filled with learning, discovery, and community! Today, we were thrilled to welcome:

​✨ Members from the UWI History Society – exploring the deep connections between our regional natural history and heritage.

🔬 A Visiting Researcher – diving into our collections to further scientific discovery and biodiversity research.

💚 Our Dedicated UWIZM Volunteers – bringing enthusiasm, passion, and valuable support to keep our museum thriving!

​A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by and contributed to making today so special. 🏛️✨

​Interested in biodiversity, history, or volunteering with us? Email or message us to learn how you can get involved!

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28/09/2026

🌿🔎 TRINIDAD BIOBLITZ 2026 – MATURA! 🦋🐸🐍🦇🕷️🌱

What a weekend!

The Trinidad Bioblitz 2026 took place this past weekend in Matura, bringing together scientists, naturalists, students, volunteers and nature enthusiasts for another fantastic celebration of Trinidad and Tobago’s biodiversity.

The UWI Zoology Museum (UWIZM) was pleased to once again be part of this annual event, joining teams in the field to search for, identify and document the incredible variety of species found in the Matura area.

From insects and other invertebrates to birds, reptiles, amphibians, plants and much more, Bioblitz provides an important snapshot of the biodiversity of an area while bringing together expertise from across the country.

Beyond the species count, Bioblitz is about collaboration, discovery, education and a shared appreciation for our natural heritage. It also provides an excellent opportunity for students and volunteers to gain hands-on field experience alongside researchers and experienced naturalists.

A huge thank you to the Bioblitz Committee and the Trinidad and Tobago Field Naturalists’ Club, the organisers, participating organisations, researchers, students and volunteers who made Trinidad Bioblitz 2026 – Matura another memorable weekend.

👏 And a special thank you to everyone who represented and supported UWIZM in the field!

Here are a few moments from the weekend. 📸🌿

27/09/2026

15/09/2026

🐾 Behind the Scenes at the UWIZM! 🔬🦴

Our UWIZM Volunteer Programme gives students the opportunity to get hands-on experience working with real zoological collections while learning the skills involved in museum curation and collections management.

Our volunteers assist with activities such as specimen preparation, preservation, cataloguing, labelling and general collections care, while gaining practical experience that complements what they learn in the classroom.

These sessions are also about building a community. Students from different backgrounds get the chance to work together, develop new skills and contribute directly to the preservation of Trinidad and Tobago's biodiversity heritage.

A huge thank you to our volunteers for giving their time, energy and enthusiasm to the UWI Zoology Museum (UWIZM). 💚

Interested in volunteering with us? Keep an eye on our page for upcoming opportunities to join the UWIZM Volunteer Programme!

📍 UWI Zoology Museum, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

25/08/2026

UWIZM Team!

25/08/2026

Images Micheal Olton Media

25/08/2026

Celebrating 135 years of the and Tobago Field Naturalist Club

30/06/2026

Join the team aboard the R\V Falkore now, as they explore our deep seas!

This 12-hour dive at Site 1A will focus on moving up the eastern sl...

09/04/2026

UWIZM is excited to be a part of the first ever UWI St. Augustine Campus Biodiversity Week! 🐦‍⬛🐝🦋🕷️🦎

We will be offering museum tours on Wednesday & Friday for campus staff & students.

Find out more & sign up here: bit.ly/CBWregistration

The Department of Life Sciences, in collaboration with the UWI Biological Society, is delighted to bring you a week of FREE activities to encourage us all to appreciate and learn about the wildlife we share our beautiful campus with. 🦇🐞🐦‍⬛🦋🌿

🌳See campus as never before by signing up for one of more of our exciting activities & guided walks here: bit.ly/CBWregistration

📝 Help us compile a Campus Species List by uploading as many observations of plants, animals and fungi as possible to the 'iNaturalist' app & project during the week: bit.ly/UWIbiodiversityweek

🏆 At the end of the week we will reveal the Grand Total and award prizes for best participation!