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Education

Make learning meaningful by connecting young people to wildlife at our three amazing zoos.

Our inspiring education programs are included with your admission price at no extra cost.

From Early Childhood to Foundation to Year 12, Zoos Victoria’s comprehensive range of education programs supports the Victorian Curriculum and the VEYLDF. 

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Excursions
Browse the expansive range of educational programs for students of all ages and backgrounds.
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Plan your visit
Understand more about our excursions.
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Education events and teacher professional development
Grow your love of learning and teaching with these events, workshops and conferences.
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Fighting Extinction Schools
Learn how students can contribute to wildlife protection.
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STEM Design Challenge 2019
Inspire your students to solve authentic and real-world STEM problems.
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Teacher Membership
Get more from education at Zoos Victoria by becoming a member.
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Work Experience and Tertiary Placements
Learn about our animals and how everyone at the Zoo plays a role in our conservation work.

Book your excursion

Call (03) 9340 2788

You will need the following to book your excursion:

  • Education program of your choice
  • Preferred excursion date
  • School name and address
  • Contact details of organising teacher
  • Number of students/classes and their year level
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Teaching resources
See a range of resources that support schools and teachers to create wonderful learning experiences.
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Student hub
Discover how young people can join our fight against extinction.