Meet A Keeper – Full Day Program
📅 2025 Program Dates:
Thursday 31st July 2025 – Limited availability
Thursday 16th October 2025 – Booked out
💡 Spots fill fast – we recommend booking early and including your preferred date in your EdTripper enquiry.
The Meet a Keeper full-day program is a rare opportunity for high school students (Years 9–12) to explore what it really takes to work in a zoo and care for wild animals. Hosted by Taronga’s experienced education team, this immersive day gives students an inside look at careers in zookeeping, animal training, veterinary science, wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.
Students will:
Learn about the skills and qualifications needed to work with animals
Observe animal enrichment and behaviour demonstrations
Explore animal husbandry and enclosure design
Understand the role of zoos in global conservation efforts
They’ll also hear directly from keepers and staff working in Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital, education and animal care teams – gaining real-world insights that align with subjects like Biology, Investigating Science, Work Education and Career Pathways.
About the Program
📅 2025 Program Dates:
Thursday 31st July 2025 – Limited availability
Thursday 16th October 2025 – Booked out
💡 Spots fill fast – we recommend booking early and including your preferred date in your EdTripper enquiry.
The Meet a Keeper full-day program is a rare opportunity for high school students (Years 9–12) to explore what it really takes to work in a zoo and care for wild animals. Hosted by Taronga’s experienced education team, this immersive day gives students an inside look at careers in zookeeping, animal training, veterinary science, wildlife rehabilitation and conservation.
Students will:
Learn about the skills and qualifications needed to work with animals
Observe animal enrichment and behaviour demonstrations
Explore animal husbandry and enclosure design
Understand the role of zoos in global conservation efforts
They’ll also hear directly from keepers and staff working in Taronga’s Wildlife Hospital, education and animal care teams – gaining real-world insights that align with subjects like Biology, Investigating Science, Work Education and Career Pathways.
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Questions & Answers
Objectives
This program supports learning across:
Investigating Science – INS11-1, INS11-7, INS11-8
Biology – BIO11-10, BIO12-12
Work Education & Career Pathways
STEM & Cross-curricular Priority: Sustainability
Students will:
Understand pathways to careers in animal care and environmental science
Learn about the science of animal behaviour, health, and welfare
Evaluate the role of zoos in conservation and education
Apply observational and scientific skills in a real-world context