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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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Book an excursion
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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Teacher events and PD
Grow your love of learning and teaching with these events, workshops and conferences.
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Teacher Membership
Get more from education at Zoos Victoria by becoming a member.
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Student events and programs
Discover how young people can join our fight against extinction.
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STEM Design Challenge
Inspire your students to solve authentic and real-world STEM problems.
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Fighting Extinction Schools
Learn how students can contribute to wildlife protection.
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Youth Leadership
A connected community of teenagers building leadership skills, capability and networks to take ac...
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How to talk with young people about bushfires
Young people need support when they are faced with bushfires and injured wildlife.

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