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Dynamic ecosystems

Zoo educator led
VCE Biology

Ecosystems are vital communities where plants, animals and other organisms are all connected in a delicate balance.

Cheetah closeup

Eat or be eaten

Zoo educator led
Year 7 – 10

Humans may be the greatest threat to wildlife, but animals must still contend with each other for survival.

snake

Fur, feathers, scales and skin

Zoo educator led
Kinder – Year 2

Body coverings identify and protect our wildlife. Explore the varied body coverings of our animals through 'hands on' multi-sensory experiences.

Young Spotted Tree Frog

Global amphibian crisis

Student Conference
Year 5 – 8

With one third of all amphibian species facing the threat of extinction, World Zoos and Aquaria have declared a Global Amphibian Crisis.

Students with a passion for nature are invited to address this crisis by participating in a full day of froggy exploration.

Eastern Barred Bandicoot on grasslands

Grassland ecosystems

Zoo educator led
Year 7 – Year 10

Did you know that the grasslands are the most endangered ecosystem in Victoria?
Meet some of the unique animals native to grasslands, discuss threats, and collaborate to improve and protect our local grassland ecosystems.

habitat detective

Habitat detectives

Zoo educator led
Prep – Year 2

Understanding the natural habitats where animals live brings a new perspective to ideas of ‘home’.

Platypus in stream

Habitat heroes

Zoo educator led
Prep – Year 4

Saving our endangered animals starts with protecting the natural homes where they live. Anyone can be a Habitat hero!

Eastern Barred Bandicoot

Habitats under threat

Zoo educator led
Year 3 – 6

Saving our endangered animals begins with protecting the natural homes where they live. The native grasslands around Werribee are especially threatened and are home to some seriously cute little animals.

Lion yawning

Herbivores, carnivores and constrictor jaws

Zoo educator led
VCE Biology

It sounds like a mouthful because it is (and don’t forget omnivores)

Australian Little Penguin underwater side

Hot, wet and wild

Zoo educator led
VCE

Extreme conditions call for extreme adaptations.