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The silhouettes of small children looking into the seal pool exhibit at Melbourne Zoo as two seals swim by.

Education

Thousands of teachers are using Zoos Victoria’s Fighting Extinction Schools Program to bring real-world education into their classroom. Engage your students through excursions, digital programs, teaching resources and professional development… and make a difference.
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Zoos Victoria School Readers
Discover the science of Victoria’s wildlife through stories written for Foundation–Year 2
Two students watching a lion gnaw on a bone directly in front of them.
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Excursion programs
Browse the expansive range of educational programs for students of all ages and backgrounds.
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Digital programs
A rich online learning experience with your very own Zoo Teacher.
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Animal Teaching Resources
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Youth Leadership
Build leadership skills, capability and networks to take action for wildlife.
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Teacher Tribe membership
Become part of a connected community of teachers using real-world learning to make a difference.
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Teacher PD
Get the most up-to-date information and strategies for teaching real-world content.
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Plan your visit
Understand more about our excursions.
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Meet our teaching team
Learn more about our teachers
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Act and share
Learn how students can contribute to wildlife protection.
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FE school showcase
Read some of the inspiring stories from the Fighting Extinction Schools around Victoria.
Get more from education at Zoos Victoria with a Teacher Tribe Membership. Includes exclusive access to resources, PD, activities and more.
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These programs are funded by the Department of Education and Training’s Strategic Partnerships Program, and the Catholic Education Commission of Victoria. 

Book your education experience

Fill out an online form to request a booking for your zoo education experience

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You will need to know the following to book your zoo excursion or online workshop:

  • Education program of your choice (if applicable)
  • Preferred date
  • School name and address
  • Contact details of organising teacher
  • Number of students/classes and their year level