Immersive, in-game learning
Balance ecosystems, boost biodiversity, and discover native Australian and New Zealand animals with Eco Detectives, a new Minecraft Education game developed by Taronga, Zoos South Australia, Zoos Victoria, Perth Zoo, and Auckland Zoo, Microsoft ANZ and game developers Team Workbench.
This new minecraft education game empowers students to act as conservationists in their local ecosystems using a series of interactive maps to raise awareness of the plight of species and wild habitats to a new gamer generation.
Officially launching in National Science Week 2024 (10 - 18 August). This brand-new educational game and expert teaching resources will guide your students to apply immersive in game learning to the real world to enhance biodiversity in your playgrounds, backyards and nature spaces.
Teacher resources
Spark students interest in unique animals and environmental conservation with Eco Detectives. Find out how you can incorporate Eco Detectives into your lessons by following the button below.
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