Traditional music and dance
This interactive workshop gets your students up and moving as they learn about the traditional creative arts. Students will learn about traditional musical instruments, such as the didgeridoo and clapsticks, and explore the sounds they make. They will also gain an understanding of traditional dance movements and the stories behind them.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Current syllabus: MUS1.1 DAS1.2
NEW syllabus: CA1-DAN-01 CA1-MUS-01
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
Children will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat, and sun protection.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
Workshop times: 9.45AM, 10.45AM, 11.45AM and 12.45PM
THEMES
Indigenous perspectives, Music, Dance
Food and fibre
Through live demonstrations and exploring traditional artefacts students will gain an understanding of how plants and animals were sustainably used for food, fibre, tools, weapons, and medicines.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Current syllabus: ST1-5LW-ST
NEW syllabus: ST1-SCI-01
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Teacher toolkit
Planning resources
Sydney Zoo map
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
Children will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat, and sun protection.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
Workshop times: 9.45AM, 10.45AM, 11.45AM and 12.45PM
THEMES
Indigenous perspectives, food and fibre
ADDITIONAL COST
This program incurs an additional $2 fee for cost of take-home project materials
Connection to place
Students will be engaged by Aboriginal guides to create a personal connection for themselves and their school as they learn about the responsibility to care for Country wherever they find themselves.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Current syllabus: HT1-2 GE1-1 GE1-2
NEW syllabus: HS1-ACH-01 HS1-GEO-01
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
Children will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat, and sun protection.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
Workshop times: 9.45AM, 10.45AM, 11.45AM and 12.45PM
THEMES
History, geography, caring for country
Features of Living Things: Heroes for Habitat
Calling all wildlife heroes! Explore the amazing features that help living things survive and thrive.
Guided by our zoo educators, students will take part in engaging, hands-on activities and discover real-world examples of wildlife conservation throughout the zoo.
Together they will learn how animals are suited to their environments - and what we can do to help protect their habitats.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ST1-4LW-S
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Stage 1 teacher toolkit
Stage 1 booklet
Planning resources
Sydney Zoo map
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
This workshop will run for approximately 90 minutes exploring the Africa and Asia precincts with your Sydney Zoo teacher. Before and/or after your workshop, you can explore the Australian precinct.
Children will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat, and sun protection.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
Workshop times: 9.45AM or 11.45AM
THEMES
Animal features and their environment
Living things change over time
NEW SYLLABUS program
Bring science to life as students go on an exciting journey through parts of Sydney Zoo to explore fascinating life cycles, discover how animals grow and change, and learn why healthy habitats matter. With hands-on activities, real animal encounters, and data collection like real scientists, this interactive experience makes learning fun and meaningful. Inspire curiosity, spark conversations, and empower your class to become Heroes for Habitats!
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ST1-SCI-01 ST1-PQU-01 ST1-DAT-01 HS1-GEO-01
PROGRAM RESOURCES
PLAN YOUR EXCURSION
This workshop will run for approximately 90 minutes exploring the Africa and Asia precincts with your Sydney Zoo teacher. Before and/or after your workshop, you can explore the Australian precinct.
Children will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat, and sun protection.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Friday (during school term)
Workshop times: 9.45AM or 11.45AM
THEMES
Life cycles, data collection, habitats