School programs

Students explore the exciting world of Animal Adaptations with our self-guided iPad trail. Take the challenge and adapt!

Take the Fighting extinction challenge: collaborate and take action.

Take the Fighting extinction challenge: collaborate and take action.

Take the Fighting extinction challenge: collaborate and take action.

The following are some suggested itineraries that enable you to make the most of your school excursion to Healesville Sanctuary based on your booked Discovery Session time.

The endangered challenge is an eye opening session that addresses how our everyday choices affect species around the world.

How can an understanding of genetics be used to fight the extinction of the endangered Tiger subspecies? Tiger Tales challenges students to apply their  VCE biology understandings to current and authentic conservation genetic issues.

Come and learn about our precious waterways, the animals that depend on them, and what you can do to help.

Day-to-day activities in cities and towns can tip the balance in the wetlands our animals call home. In this 'hands on' program, students get mucky while out ponding, investigating the habitat of frogs, turtles, platypus and many other animals.