Professional Development for Teachers

Exciting Environmental Education evening event August 21st 2025. 

Looking for fresh ideas to energize your teaching - and a great evening with like minded peers?

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Sydney Zoo is proud to be hosting an immersive professional learning event by Environmental Education NSW, blending connection, creativity and real-world strategies to help you lead change in your community.

When:  5pm - 7.30pm Thursday August 21st

Where: The Lion Deck, Sydney Zoo

Inclusions: Canapes, drinks, special animal experience, networking and guest speakers

Tickets: $60, discounts apply for AAEE and EENSW members

Explore Sydney Zoo: As a ticket holder, you can enjoy discounted Zoo entry on the day of the event, perfect for exploring before the evening begins. A limited number of tickets are also available for a bonus Behind the Scenes experience with the Sydney Zoo team. 

Inspiring Keynote: Joshua Nicholls, a Muruwarri/Gamilaroy man from Brewarrina, Northwest NSW, is the First Nations Education Team Leader at Sydney Zoo. Josh will be sharing ideas about how he makes connections with students and community to inspire connection to Country and sustainability. 

Hear from our panel of 2024 NSW Environmental Education Award Winners sharing strategies to enrich your education programs:

• Abbie Mitchell, Jane Goodall Institute Australia
• Shane Roberts, Bell Trees Public School
• Yasmin Andrews, Reverse Garbage

Guest speakers:

• Bill Matchett, Head of Science Macquarie Fields High School
• Charlotte Carpenter, Greater Sydney Parklands

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Bungarribee Dreaming Staff Development Day

The program focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures and traditional knowledge sharing in an interactive, hands-on series of workshops.

• Book your whole school in for a staff development morning or afternoon for a 2.5 hour program
• Catering available – quotes available upon request.