Savannah – Creating Hope Through Human-wildlife Solutions (Stage 3)
In this Stage 3 self-guided program, students journey through the African Savannah precinct at Taronga Zoo to investigate the relationship between communities, culture, wildlife and conservation.
Using the Savannah – Creating Hope Through Human-Wildlife Solutions workbook, students explore:
The cultural heritage and daily life of Indigenous people in Northern Kenya
The challenges wildlife face due to environmental and social pressures
Australia's connection with conservation efforts in Africa
How people around the world are creating solutions that support both animals and communities
The experience is rich with opportunities for discussion, observation, and reflection. Students will compare cultures, explore their own values, and understand how conservation is as much about people as it is about animals.
Why teachers love this program:
It’s fully self-paced, with everything you need provided in one printable resource
Students make meaningful cross-cultural connections and tackle real-world issues
Aligns beautifully with Stage 3 Geography and Intercultural Understanding priorities
The African Savannah exhibit is engaging, open, and easy to navigate
It encourages deep thinking and empathy without the pressure of a guided schedule
About the Program
In this Stage 3 self-guided program, students journey through the African Savannah precinct at Taronga Zoo to investigate the relationship between communities, culture, wildlife and conservation.
Using the Savannah – Creating Hope Through Human-Wildlife Solutions workbook, students explore:
The cultural heritage and daily life of Indigenous people in Northern Kenya
The challenges wildlife face due to environmental and social pressures
Australia's connection with conservation efforts in Africa
How people around the world are creating solutions that support both animals and communities
The experience is rich with opportunities for discussion, observation, and reflection. Students will compare cultures, explore their own values, and understand how conservation is as much about people as it is about animals.
Why teachers love this program:
It’s fully self-paced, with everything you need provided in one printable resource
Students make meaningful cross-cultural connections and tackle real-world issues
Aligns beautifully with Stage 3 Geography and Intercultural Understanding priorities
The African Savannah exhibit is engaging, open, and easy to navigate
It encourages deep thinking and empathy without the pressure of a guided schedule
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Questions & Answers
Objectives
This excursion supports outcomes from the Stage 3 Geography and History curriculum:
GE3-1: Describes the diverse characteristics of places and the contributions people make to their communities
GE3-2: Explains interactions and connections between people, places and environments
HT3-1, HT3-2: Applies historical inquiry to understand community and global cultures
Cross-curriculum priority: Intercultural Understanding, Sustainability
Students will:
Explore diversity across cultures and ecosystems
Identify global environmental and social issues
Understand how community-driven conservation creates long-term hope
Reflect on Australia’s role in global conservation partnerships