Sydney education programs
Conservation-Led, Curriculum-Linked Learning.
Experience Taronga’s education programs designed to immerse and inspire Early Stage 1 – Stage 6 students to explore and connect with animals and actively care for wildlife.
Conservation-Led, Curriculum-Linked Learning.
Experience Taronga’s education programs designed to immerse and inspire Early Stage 1 – Stage 6 students to explore and connect with animals and actively care for wildlife.
Workshops
Taronga's hands‑on educational workshops bring learning to life through close‑up encounters with wildlife and real conservation practice. From STEM and sustainability to digital skills and animal science, each program is designed by Department of Education Teachers to connect curriculum outcomes with engaging, purposeful learning.
Workshop inclusions
Self-guided excursions
Our self‑guided excursions allow teachers and students the freedom to explore the Zoo, supported by learning resources.
Self-guided excursions offer an engaging way for students to explore the Zoo and build their scientific and critical-thinking skills at their own pace. You can tailor the experience to suit your learning outcomes and students’ interests. The self-guided resources that will support your visit have been developed by teachers and are linked to the NSW Curriculum outcomes.
Self-guided inclusions
Full-day programs
Our full‑day programs are designed to connect your chosen learning area with wildlife, conservation, and real‑world applications.
Full-day program inclusions
Zoomobile Incursions
Can’t make it to the Zoo? We’ll come to you! Taronga’s Zoomobile brings amazing animals and engaging learning experiences to schools, vacation care, community groups, libraries and workplaces.
Suitable for all age groups.
Zoomobile incursion inclusions
Zoosnooz Overnight Program
An overnight educational sleepover at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Stay overnight at the Zoo and take part in a hands‑on learning adventure. Students get to explore wildlife and conservation through immersive after-dark encounters and tours. Guided by Taronga’s expert educators, students gain a deeper understanding of animals, the environment, and the actions we can all take to help protect it—creating lasting memories and meaningful connections beyond the classroom.
Workshop inclusions
Twilight Safari evening program
An after‑hours education tour designed for school groups.
The Twilight Safari invites students to explore the fascinating behaviours of nocturnal animals, uncover conservation stories, and experience the Zoo in a whole new light. With guided tours, hands‑on learning, and exclusive evening access, this immersive excursion brings classroom curriculum to life long after the sun goes down.
International student groups
Tailored educational programs for international student groups visiting Sydney.
Our specialised education workshops immerse students in Australia’s native wildlife while exploring key themes of conservation and sustainability, allowing students a unique opportunity to come up close to a variety of our animals in our world class immersive habitat classrooms. Choose from a standard workshop or enquire to have a bespoke learning experience created for you. For tertiary students there are options to incorporate specialised lectures, practicums and behind the scenes tours.
Other programs
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