Whether you choose a self-guided excursion, workshop or special event you are guaranteed to provide your students with an education experience to last a lifetime.

Tips for your visit

• Decide on the purpose of your excursion - we have a range of workshops to meet your curriculum needs
• Fill your bus by combining with other faculties/subjects such as Business Studies, Creative Arts, D&T. We offer a range of workshops for these and other courses
• Use parent helpers
• Organise your students into small groups prior to arrival
• Plan your trail around the Zoo grounds before you begin
• Give the students time to stop and observe the animals and exhibits
• Incorporate keeper presentations into your excursion - they are informative and fun
• Provide a map for all supervising adults and students
• Ensure your booking has been pre-paid before your arrival at the Zoo
• Have your children/group assemble a "Zoo kit" e.g. notebook, pencils, clipboard, art paper, crayons, Zoo map, camera and resource (if required)
• Prepare for unexpected issues, for example, rain, lost students, accidents and travel problems
• Have fun! The Zoo is a fun and magical place. Enjoy the adventure with your students

Useful links (Sydney)

• Booking costs
• Risk assessment
• Info and FAQs Sheet
• Accessibility
• Taronga Zoo Sydney map (PDF)
• Taronga Zoo Sydney App
• Keeper Talks and Shows
• Zoosnooz Overnight Program
• Twilight Evening Program
• Wild Ropes School Bookings

Useful links (Dubbo)

• Booking costs
• Risk assessment
• Accessibility
• Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo map (PDF)
• Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo App
• Keeper Talks
• Zoosnooz Overnight Program
• Twilight Evening Program
• Taronga Western Plans Zoo Venue & Safety Information for School Excursions
• Taronga Western Plains Zoo Excursion Information