Free Live Webinars
Professional development webinars that support your learning
Zoos Victoria's free and online 1-hour webinar workshops are offered throughout the year. They are free for all Victorian teachers and educators, and support the VELYDF and Victorian Curriculum:
- Get direct access to a Zoo Teacher and unique educational content
- Be provided with free teaching resources that you can use right away
- Type your questions into the chat (no camera or microphone needed)
Zoos Victoria's webinars are hosted on Microsoft Teams Webinars.
Each webinar will be recorded - only the Zoo Teacher will be visibile and all participant details removed.
Can't make it? Register for the webinar and we will email you the recording.
2026 Live Webinar Schedule
Click on your preferred workshop to find out more:
| Date | Time | Program | Year Level |
| Thursday 19 February | 4pm - 5pm | Creating Wildlife Friendly Spaces | Early Childhood |
| Thursday 7 May | 4pm - 5pm | VCE in Conservation | VCE |
| Thursday 30 July | 4pm - 5pm | Threatened Species Conservation | Primary |
| Thursday 15 October | 4pm - 5pm | Ethics of Wildlife Tourism (Asian Elephants) | Secondary |
Learn from the Zoo’s invertebrate specialists about the vital role pollinators play in our environment, and discover how you can support children to help create spaces where they can thrive.
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn about ways to attract pollinators to your outdoor spaces
- Discover how to get children involved with conservation
- Explore hands on activities to support pollinators
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Curriculum areas: VEYLDF Outcome 2
One of only two migratory parrot species, every autumn Orange-bellied Parrots fly to the south-east coast of mainland Australia to overwinter before making the journey back to Tasmania in spring. Facing many threats, it is one of Australia’s most imperilled species. Zoos Victoria is playing a key role in the species recovery, maintaining insurance population, researching their migration, and supporting annual release and over-winter ranching of this beautiful species.
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn about the adaptations and interdependencies of the Orange-bellied Parrot
- Discover how conservation scientists use key science skills in recovery programs
- Consider how you can incorporate real world conservation science examples into your classes.
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Curriculum areas: VCE Biology Unit 2 AOS 2
Zoos Victoria runs and delivers more captive breeding and recovery programs than any other institution within Australia. Our people are passionate and focused on the conservation of our wildlife for future generations. This webinar will provide you with insights into these programs and how to support them from your classroom.
During this online PD, you will:
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Learn how to teach about human impacts on wildlife and how to incorporate real world wildlife conservation into your projects
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Discover the threatened species breeding programs at Healesville Sanctuary
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Learn about how scientists, keeping teams and community work together to save local species
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4, 7.4
Curriculum areas: Science, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Sustainability
Explore the science and ethics of animal welfare through the story of Asian elephant care at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Discover the zoo’s evolving, evidence-based approach, from its history to today’s world-class practices, and learn how to develop your students’ Ethical Capabilities using real-world examples of wildlife tourism and welfare.
During this online PD, you will:
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Learn how to develop the Ethical Capability of your students
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Discover real world examples you can use in your teaching by considering the ethical concepts of wildlife tourism and animal welfare
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Chat with zoo experts and view behind the scenes content
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Curriculum areas: Ethical Capability