Short Courses

Short Courses

Taronga’s short courses are hands-on courses that bring you closer to the world of wildlife. Whether you're looking to capture stunning wildlife photography, master animal training, or explore the world of reptile care, our expert-led short courses offer hands-on experience in the wildest classroom around onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney.

Student photographing a Kangaroo in the Wildlife Photography Course
Student photographing a Kangaroo in the Wildlife Photography Course

Wildlife Photography

Capturing Wildlife Through Your Lens

This course is designed to give participants the basics of great photography, focusing on wildlife, in one of Australia’s most unique and scenic locations; Taronga Zoo Sydney.

For beginners, this course covers the basics of technique, composition, exposure, light, depth of field, shutter speed and how to make the best use of your photos later.

Perfect for beginners looking to build their confidence and creativity behind the camera.

One-day course onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney. 

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Student photographing a Kangaroo in the Wildlife Photography Course
Animal Training
Animal Training

Animal Training

Animal Training for beginners 

This course is designed to give beginners the basics of animal training. This course will teach you the fundamentals of training animals in a fun and interactive learning environment. Use the skills and knowledge you'll gain to train any type of pet at home, including your feathery, scaly and furry friends.

Ideal for animal lovers, aspiring keepers, or anyone curious about training techniques used at Taronga. 

One-day course onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney. 

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Animal Training
Bearded Dragon
Bearded Dragon

Reptile Care

Introduction to Caring for Reptiles

This course is designed to give participants the basics of caring for a reptile, whether it be a snake, turtle or lizard, in one of Australia’s most unique and scenic locations; Taronga Zoo Sydney.

For beginners, this course covers the basics of reptile care including sourcing enclosures & reptiles, temperature, lighting & feeding needs as well as licensing requirements.

A must for reptile enthusiasts, future keepers, or anyone considering a reptile as a pet.

One-day course onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney. 

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Bearded Dragon