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

A blended training course 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.

One-day course onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney. 

Dates launching soon. 

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

Animal Training

Animal Training for beginners 

A blended training course 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.

One-day course onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney. 

Dates launching soon. 

Animal Training
Reptile care
Reptile care

Reptile Care

Complete Care of Reptiles 

A blended training course 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.

One-day course onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney. 

Dates launching soon.

Reptile care
Exciting upcoming program

Taronga is working on bringing to life an exciting selection of day courses for the general public. More information to follow shortly – so watch this space!