Learning Experiences

Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary offer unique learning opportunities for people of all ages. With up-close-and-personal animal encounters, authentic environments to explore and passionate staff to share their knowledge and experience, there’s always something to discover and learn.

  • Been a grumpy teacher this year?

    Finish the year off with a fun trip to one of our 3 great zoos. There's special roaming animal encounters, a Bush Christmas, animal feeding, photgraphy challenges and even a backstage pass to see what really goes on behind the scenes.

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  • Planning your visit

    Want to bring your school group to Melbourne Zoo, Healesville Sanctuary or Werribee Open Range Zoo? Check this section for everything you need to know.

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  • School Programs

    There are school programs for all ages at Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo, and Healesville Sanctuary. In this section you can find an appropriate program and download teacher notes, student trails and more.

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  • Animal Profiles

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  • Teacher Professional Development

    Our teacher professional learning programs are structured to enable you to develop the skills, knowledge, confidence and resources necessary to engage your students in learning about sharing their world with wildlife.

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