Early Stage 1 – Stage 1 Zoo Workshops
Taronga Zoo’s Early Stage 1 – Stage 1 program offers an exciting blend of animal encounters and curriculum-aligned learning. Each school visit includes a dedicated workshop led by a Taronga Zoo Educator, followed by free time to explore the zoo’s exhibits.
Teachers can choose from a selection of engaging, age-appropriate workshops across Science, English, Geography, and History. Whether you're learning about Dreaming stories, discovering backyard biodiversity, or studying bugs and bees, there’s something to spark every young learner’s curiosity.
Each workshop is approximately 90 minutes and designed to meet NSW curriculum outcomes, while giving students a chance to connect with animals, nature, and sustainability themes in a real-world context.
💡 How it works: When submitting your enquiry via EdTripper, simply let us know which workshop you'd like to book in the comments field. Your day will include your chosen workshop plus time to roam and learn around the zoo grounds.
🗓 Workshop Availability: Workshops run Tuesday to Friday, with sessions starting at 10:30am, 11:30am, or 12:30pm.
Workshop Options in this Program:
🐨 Animal Encounters (Early Stage 1 – Stage 6)
Meet native Australian animals up close and explore their features, behaviours, and environmental roles.
🌿 Backyard to Bush Tour (Early Stage 1 – Science & Technology)
STe-1WS-S, STe-3LW-ST
Explore bush, farm, and backyard ecosystems with a Zoo Educator and discover how living things meet their needs in different environments.
🐍 Dreaming and Living on the Land (Early Stage 1 – Stage 1 English, Geography & History)
GEE-1, ENE-10C, ENE-11D, HTE-1, GE1-1, GE1-2, EN1-10C, EN1-11D, HT1-1, HT1-2, HT1-4
Learn about Indigenous perspectives, Dreaming stories, and the cultural significance of animals through immersive storytelling and encounters.
🐞 Backyard Buddies (Stage 1 – Science & Technology)
ST1-1WS-S, ST1-4LW-S
Help your students identify and care for local wildlife by learning how to create backyard habitats.
🐜 Bug Garden (Stage 1 – Science & Technology)
ST1-1WS-S, ST1-4LW-S
Get hands-on with invertebrates and their role in healthy ecosystems. Students examine bugs and design their own bug-friendly gardens.
🧵 Food and Fibre on the Farm (Stage 1 – Stage 2 – Science & Technology)
ST1-4LW-S, ST1-5LW-T, ST2-4LW-S, ST2-5LW-T
Explore how animals and plants provide for our needs, from honey to fashion. A fun and educational dive into traditional and modern farming.
About the Program
Taronga Zoo’s Early Stage 1 – Stage 1 program offers an exciting blend of animal encounters and curriculum-aligned learning. Each school visit includes a dedicated workshop led by a Taronga Zoo Educator, followed by free time to explore the zoo’s exhibits.
Teachers can choose from a selection of engaging, age-appropriate workshops across Science, English, Geography, and History. Whether you're learning about Dreaming stories, discovering backyard biodiversity, or studying bugs and bees, there’s something to spark every young learner’s curiosity.
Each workshop is approximately 90 minutes and designed to meet NSW curriculum outcomes, while giving students a chance to connect with animals, nature, and sustainability themes in a real-world context.
💡 How it works: When submitting your enquiry via EdTripper, simply let us know which workshop you'd like to book in the comments field. Your day will include your chosen workshop plus time to roam and learn around the zoo grounds.
🗓 Workshop Availability: Workshops run Tuesday to Friday, with sessions starting at 10:30am, 11:30am, or 12:30pm.
Workshop Options in this Program:
🐨 Animal Encounters (Early Stage 1 – Stage 6)
Meet native Australian animals up close and explore their features, behaviours, and environmental roles.
🌿 Backyard to Bush Tour (Early Stage 1 – Science & Technology)
STe-1WS-S, STe-3LW-ST
Explore bush, farm, and backyard ecosystems with a Zoo Educator and discover how living things meet their needs in different environments.
🐍 Dreaming and Living on the Land (Early Stage 1 – Stage 1 English, Geography & History)
GEE-1, ENE-10C, ENE-11D, HTE-1, GE1-1, GE1-2, EN1-10C, EN1-11D, HT1-1, HT1-2, HT1-4
Learn about Indigenous perspectives, Dreaming stories, and the cultural significance of animals through immersive storytelling and encounters.
🐞 Backyard Buddies (Stage 1 – Science & Technology)
ST1-1WS-S, ST1-4LW-S
Help your students identify and care for local wildlife by learning how to create backyard habitats.
🐜 Bug Garden (Stage 1 – Science & Technology)
ST1-1WS-S, ST1-4LW-S
Get hands-on with invertebrates and their role in healthy ecosystems. Students examine bugs and design their own bug-friendly gardens.
🧵 Food and Fibre on the Farm (Stage 1 – Stage 2 – Science & Technology)
ST1-4LW-S, ST1-5LW-T, ST2-4LW-S, ST2-5LW-T
Explore how animals and plants provide for our needs, from honey to fashion. A fun and educational dive into traditional and modern farming.
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Questions & Answers
Objectives
These workshops are aligned with the NSW K–6 Syllabus and may cover outcomes in:
Science and Technology: STe-1WS-S, STe-3LW-ST, ST1-1WS-S, ST1-4LW-S, ST1-5LW-T
Geography: GE1-1, GE1-2
English: ENE-10C, ENE-11D, EN1-10C, EN1-11D
History: HTE-1, HT1-1, HT1-2, HT1-4
Students will:
Identify how environments meet the needs of living things
Recognise and explore Indigenous perspectives and Dreaming stories
Understand biodiversity and sustainable practices
Develop inquiry and observation skills through animal encounters