Sydney Zoo will be closed to the public, including pass holders on Sunday 24 November & Wednesday 4 December, 2024.
Sydney Zoo will be closed to the public, including pass holders on Sunday 24 November & Wednesday 4 December, 2024.
Explore Australia’s wildlife through Indigenous perspectives. Students will be introduced to a range of native animals and learn about how to care for Country through an interactive, hands-on experience.
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR INCURSION
Parking for the Sydney Zoo vehicle will need to be organised if one is not easily accessible. This program can be run inside or in an appropriate outdoor space.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
THEMES
Caring for country, wildlife
Students will learn about the science behind traditional tools and weapons used in traditional hunting practices. After learning about boomerang technology and watching a demonstration, students will have the opportunity to practice throwing a boomerang.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ST5-5LW-T PD5-11
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR INCURSION
Parking for the Sydney Zoo vehicle will need to be organised if one is not easily accessible. This program requires an outdoor oval or similar sized open space.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
THEMES
Indigenous perspectives, technology
This program explores traditional use of plants for food and medicines and how Aboriginal peoples have sustainably cared for Country for thousands of years. Students will learn about the seasons and cycles and how this influenced the movement of tribes across the land. In this session, students will have the opportunity to make some traditional foods with our Sydney Zoo cultural guides.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
FT5-12 FT5-13
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR INCURSION
Parking for the Sydney Zoo vehicle will need to be organised if one is not easily accessible. This program can be run inside or in an appropriate outdoor space.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
THEMES
Indigenous perspectives, food technology
All Sydney Zoo excursion options are available as an incursion. You can see our workshop options here.
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR INCURSION
Parking for the Sydney Zoo vehicle will need to be organised if one is not easily accessible. This program requires an outdoor oval or similar sized open space.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
All Sydney Zoo excursion options are available as an incursion. You can see our workshop options here.
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR INCURSION
Parking for the Sydney Zoo vehicle will need to be organised if one is not easily accessible. This program can be run inside or in an appropriate outdoor space.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
THEMES
Features of living things, classification, wildlife
We believe that education is a key part of a modern zoo. It promotes awareness and an affinity with animals, ensuring communities value and protect wildlife and habitats around the globe.
All encounter participants must:
Please note: your booking is not confirmed until the indemnity form is signed.
