Give your students the opportunity to experience the wonders of science and nature with a Taronga school excursion. Able to accommodate small and large school groups from K – 12, students will be able to immerse themselves in curriculum led practical workshops, learn about current environmental issues and how they can be a champion for the wild.
Taronga Zoo Sydney is located just 12 minutes by ferry from the CBD with iconic views of Sydney Harbour.
Taronga Zoo Sydney has recently opened the new Taronga Institute of Science & Learning which features three immersive, habitat classrooms that bring STEM disciplines to life for curious minds. Enquire today about this education offering that is the first of its kinds in the Southern Hemisphere.
Choose from
Over 20 curriculum embedded school excursion programs that incorporate Science and Geography Key Learning Areas
Teacher led workshops, self guided tours or large scale talks
A range of up-close animal encounters
Personal development and teambuilding opportunities through the challenging Wild Ropes course (Taronga Zoo Sydney only)
Overnight behind-the-scene adventures, such as ZoosnooZ which features tent-style accommodation
Why Choose Taronga?
Taronga’s education programs are developed and delivered by experts, including scientists, keepers, qualified teachers and veterinary staff
Senior education officers from the NSW Department of Education, Catholic Education Office and Taronga’s qualified teachers guide your visit
Taronga’s programs are aligned with the K-12 NSW NESA Syllabus and strongly integrate Sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
Free teacher resources can be easily incorporated into your own learning programs before and after a visit. They focus on inquiry-based investigations with a local wildlife context
Our Zoos on Sydney Harbour and Dubbo’s Western Plains immerse students in stunning animal environments with strong conservation themes. The connections they make with wildlife will last a lifetime.
