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Education

Discover what a zoo can do

We're here to help you create memorable learning experiences both at the zoo and in your classroom.

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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

Free and interactive online workshops that connect your students with animals.

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Animal teaching resources

Ready-to-use resources for your classroom.

See you soon

If you've got an excursion coming up, here's everything you need to know.

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Plan your excursion

Everything you need to plan your zoo visit.

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Prepare for your excursion

See you soon at the zoo.

Projects they'll care about

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Become a Fighting Extinction School

The program gives teachers support to build their own curriculum-linked wildlife projects

A group of eleven students and three Zoo staff, standing in a row, smiling and wearing shirts saying "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

Expert support

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Teacher Professional Development

Elevate your curriculum through real-world learning about wildlife, nature and the environment.

Skills for the future

The nine then-active members of ZV's Youth Advisory Committee, rowed up in the Rainforest and smiling to the camera.

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Learn more about our zoos, develop skills for the future and spend time with like-minded teens.

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Education programs are funded by the Department of Education and the Victorian Catholic Education Authority.