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A young guest (accompanied by her family, off frame to the right) facing a Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo, preening their foot on a tree stump, in the Great Australian Aviary.
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Explore education at Zoos Victoria

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The Fighting Extinction Schools Program engages students and teachers in real-world learning for wildlife. Become a Fighting Extinction School by completing a curriculum-linked sequence of learning with your students and sharing with Zoos Victoria online. Create your own Fighting Extinction Schools journey by choosing one, or all the opportunities below including; school excursions, digital programs, education resources, teacher professional development, and more. 

Fighting Extinction Schools Program

Start here to create your own Fighting Extinction Schools journey.

Ten students and four teachers, posing for their winning entry of the Fighting Extinction School Showcase, all wearing shirts with 'Save The Baw Baw Frog.'
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Build a project
Become a Fighting Extinction School by completing a curriculum-linked project with your students.
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Become a Fighting Extinction School
Learn how students can contribute to wildlife protection.
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Teacher PD
Get the most up-to-date information and strategies for teaching real-world content.
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
Browse through our collection of animal teaching and learning resources for students.
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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

Fighting Extinction Schools Community

Get support and grow your network.

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Teacher Membership
Become part of a connected community of teachers using real-world learning to make a difference.
Youth Leadership Programs
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Youth programs
Learn more about our zoos, develop skills for the future and spend time with like-minded teens.
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Meet our teaching team
Learn more about our teachers.
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Education Facebook group
Get direct support from our Education team.
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Plan your visit
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These programs are funded by the Department of Education, and the Victorian Catholic Education Authority.