Taronga Zoo

Dating With Dna – Self-guided Full Day Program

A hands-on genetics and conservation investigation where students work through a real case of DNA testing in wildlife breeding.
🧬 Self-guided – school staff lead the day using Taronga’s resources for a full-day, immersive learning experience.

Wildlife At Risk – Year 11 Depth Study

A full-day depth study exploring the science behind species decline — and the conservation actions making a difference. 

📅 2025 Program Date:

• Tuesday 29th July 2025 – Limited Capacity

Savannah – Creating Hope Through Human-wildlife Solutions (Stage 5 & 6)

🌍 Self-guided excursion – bring Geography and senior critical thinking to life as students explore the Kenyan savannah and global conservation through Taronga’s African precinct.

Stage 2 – Stage 3 Zoo Workshops

Hands-on learning meets real-world conservation. Choose from a suite of interactive workshops designed for curious Stage 2–3 students.

🗓 Workshops run Tuesday to Friday at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm

Stage 6 Zoo Workshops

Senior students go beyond the textbook with immersive, syllabus-aligned experiences in real-world science, business and conservation.

🗓 Workshops run Tuesday to Friday at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm

Early Stage 1 – Stage 1 Zoo Workshops

Hands-on workshops paired with a zoo adventure. Learn with animals, then explore the zoo at your own pace.

🗓 Workshops run Tuesday to Friday at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm

Meet A Keeper – Full Day Program

A full-day, behind-the-scenes look at zookeeping careers, animal care, and wildlife conservation – up close with the experts.

📅 2025 Program Dates:

• Thursday 31st July 2025 – Limited availability

• Thursday 16th October 2025 – Booked out

Litter Free Oceans – Immersive Study Day

Explore ocean health, plastic pollution and sustainability through hands-on science and marine animal encounters.

📅 2025 Program Dates:

• Stage 2 – Tuesday 4th November 2025 (Limited Capacity)

• Stage 5 – Wednesday 12th November 2025 (Available)

Stage 4 – Stage 5 Zoo Workshops

Real-world science, sustainability, and culture — brought to life at the zoo. Deepen your students' inquiry and critical thinking skills.

🗓 Workshops run Tuesday to Friday at 10:30am, 11:30am or 12:30pm

Savannah – Creating Hope Through Human-wildlife Solutions (Stage 3)

🌍 Self-guided excursion – explore Taronga Zoo’s African Savannah and discover the global connections between people, wildlife and hope. Teachers lead students using a rich, curriculum-linked resource focused on Northern Kenya and intercultural understanding.

It’s Zoo Business

📈 Self-guided excursion – explore the inner workings of one of Sydney’s most recognisable brands and learn how Taronga markets, manages and sustains its mission through business strategy.

Zoosnooz – Overnight Program

🦘 Sleep over at Taronga Zoo! A one-of-a-kind overnight experience for Stage 2 and up, featuring up-close animal encounters, night tours, and early-morning wildlife adventures — all under the stars or in zoo accommodation.

Zoomobile – Wildlife Incursion Program

🚐 We bring the zoo to you! Taronga’s Zoomobile delivers engaging, animal-filled incursions to your school — complete with real native wildlife and curriculum-aligned programs.