Mini Conservation Hero
Do you have a budding wildlife warrior under your roof? Join us for our fun and interactive six-week online course to help kids become experts on some of the local wildlife species that Zoos Victoria are fighting to save from extinction.
Join us as we learn about the Leadbeater's Possum, Baw Baw Frog, Tasmanian Devil, Helmeted Honeyeater, Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and Orange-bellied Parrot.
Each week, kids will learn everything there is to know about these cute and interesting species. There are fun activities to do at home, a video to watch as the animals come to life and a quiz at the end of each week to test your knowledge!
Complete all six weeks to graduate as one of Zoo Victoria’s Mini Conservation Heroes!
What you need to get started!
Download and print off your course tracking sheet and course dictionary and have them ready to help you throughout the next six weeks.
Course Tracking Sheet
Course Dictionary
WEEK 1 - LEADBEATER'S POSSUM
In the first week of your Mini Conservation Hero online course you will learn all about the small but wonderful Leadbeater's Possum.
You will find everything you need for week one of the course below, make sure you complete all of the below activities:
- Learn everything you can about the Leadbeater's Possum by studying the fact sheet.
- Complete your at-home activity at the bottom of your fact sheet.
- Meet a Leadbeater's Possum as you watch the video.
- Get creative and colour in your Leadbeater's Possum mask.
- See if you can find the twelve mystery words in the word search.
- Test your knowledge and complete the week one quiz.
Fact Sheet
Learn all about the amazing Leadbeater's Possum and try the at home activity.
Word Search
See if you can find the 12 mystery words hidden in this word search that relate to the Leadbeater's Possum.
Colouring In
Have fun and get creative colouring in this Leadbeater's Possum mask.
Video
Find out what it's like to be a Leadbeater's Possum
Test your knowledge
Now it's time to see what you have learnt about the Leadbeater's Possum. Once you have completed all of the activities above, take this quiz and see if you passed week one!
WEEK 2 - Orange-bellied Parrot (OBP)
In the first week of your Mini Conservation Hero online course you will learn all about the small but wonderful Orange-bellied Parrot.
You will find everything you need for week one of the course below, make sure you complete all of the below activities:
- Learn everything you can about the OBP by studying the fact sheet.
- Complete your at-home activity at the bottom of your fact sheet.
- Meet an Orange-bellied Parrot as you watch the video.
- Get creative and colour in your OBP mask.
- See if you can find the twelve mystery words in the word search.
- Test your knowledge and complete the week two quiz.
Fact Sheet
Learn all about the bright and wonderful Orange-bellied Parrot and try the at home activity.
Word Search
See if you can find the 12 mystery words hidden in this word search that relate to the Orange-bellied Parrot.
Colouring In
Have fun and get creative colouring in this Orange-bellied Parrot mask.
Video
Find out what it's like to be an Orange-bellied Parrot
Test your knowledge
Now it's time to see what you have learnt about the Orange-bellied Parrot. Once you have completed all of the activities above, take this quiz and see if you passed week two!
WEEK 3 - Baw Baw Frog
In the first week of your Mini Conservation Hero online course you will learn all about the Baw Baw Frog.
You will find everything you need for week one of the course below, make sure you complete all of the below activities:
- Learn everything you can about the Baw Baw Frog by studying the fact sheet.
- Complete your at-home activity at the bottom of your fact sheet.
- Meet a Baw Baw Frog as you watch the video.
- Get creative and colour in your Baw Baw Frog.
- See if you can find the twelve mystery words in the word search.
- Test your knowledge and complete the week three quiz.
Fact Sheet
Learn all about the Baw Baw Frog and try the at home activity.
Word Search
See if you can find the 12 mystery words hidden in this word search that relate to the Baw Baw Frog.
Colouring In
Have fun and get creative colouring in this Baw Baw Frog mask.
Video
Find out what it's like to be a Baw Baw Frog.
Test your knowledge
Now it's time to see what you have learnt about the Baw Baw Frog. Once you have completed all of the activities above, take this quiz and see if you passed week three!
WEEK 4 - Tasmanian Devil
In the first week of your Mini Conservation Hero online course you will learn all about the Tasmanian Devil.
You will find everything you need for week one of the course below, make sure you complete all of the below activities:
- Learn everything you can about the Tasmanian Devil by studying the fact sheet.
- Complete your at-home activity at the bottom of your fact sheet.
- Meet a Tasmanian Devil as you watch the video.
- Get creative and colour in your Tasmanian Devil mask.
- See if you can find the twelve mystery words in the word search.
- Test your knowledge and complete the week four quiz.
Fact Sheet
Learn all about the Tasmanian Devil and try the at home activity.
Word Search
See if you can find the 12 mystery words hidden in this word search that relate to the Tasmanian Devil.
Colouring In
Have fun and get creative colouring in this Tasmanian Devil mask.
Video
Find out what it's like to be a Tasmanian Devil.
Test your knowledge
Now it's time to see what you have learnt about the Tasmanian Devil. Once you have completed all of the activities above, take this quiz and see if you passed week four!
WEEK 5 - Helmeted Honeyeater
In the fifth week of your Mini Conservation Hero online course you will learn all about the Helmeted Honeyeater.
You will find everything you need for week five of the course below, make sure you complete all of the below activities:
- Learn everything you can about the Helmeted Honeyeater by studying the fact sheet.
- Complete your at-home activity at the bottom of your fact sheet.
- Meet a Tasmanian Devil as you watch the video.
- Get creative and colour in your Helmeted Honeyeater colouring sheet.
- See if you can find the twelve mystery words in the word search.
- Test your knowledge and complete the week five quiz.
Fact Sheet
Learn all about the Helmeted Honeyeater and try the at home activity.
Word Search
See if you can find the 12 mystery words hidden in this word search that relate to the Helmeted Honeyeater.
Colouring In
Have fun and get creative colouring in this Helmeted Honeyeater.
Video
Find out what it's like to be a Helmeted Honeyeater.
Test your knowledge
Now it's time to see what you have learnt about the Helmeted Honeyeater. Once you have completed all of the activities above, take this quiz and see if you passed week five.
WEEK 6 - Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby
In the sixth and final week of your Mini Conservation Hero online course you will learn all about the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby.
You will find everything you need for week five of the course below, make sure you complete all of the below activities:
- Learn everything you can about the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby by studying the fact sheet.
- Complete your at-home activity at the bottom of your fact sheet.
- Meet a Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby as you watch the video.
- Get creative and colour in your Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby colouring sheet.
- See if you can find the twelve mystery words in the word search.
- Test your knowledge and complete the week six quiz.
Fact Sheet
Learn all about the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby and try the at home activity.
Word Search
See if you can find the 12 mystery words hidden in this word search that relate to the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby.
Colouring In
Have fun and get creative colouring in this Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby.
Video
Find out what it's like to be a Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby.
Test your knowledge
Now it's time to see what you have learnt about the Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby. Once you have completed all of the activities above, take the final quiz of the course and we will then email you your Mini Conservation Hero certificate! The next round of certificates are being emailed out Monday 24 August.