Suitable for schools, pre-school, vacation care, aged care and businesses.

This inspiring program combines two fascinating aspects of Australia – native animals and the Dreamtime. This program is delivered by Brewarrina Elder, Colin Hardy OAM, a highly respected Aboriginal Elder and supported by our Zoo staff.

Find out more about this workshop. 

Suitable for schools.

A Taronga Zoomobile incursion is delivered by one of our qualified and experienced educators and is curriculum-aligned to suit school students of all ages. 

Early Stage 1 - Stage 1: Backyard Buddies

Which living things in our backyards could use a helping hand? Your students will meet a variety of native Australian animals and discover how to create habitats for wildlife

Stage 2: Life Cycles

All animals have a lifecycle. Students will meet animals, learning how the features and needs of animals change and develop as they move from stage to stage

Stage 3: Adaptations

Students will observe a range of animal adaptations and consider how today’s changing environments challenge our wildlife. Students will also explore what we can do to combat negative human impacts on the environment

Stage 3: Predator and Prey

Predation is a biological interaction where one organism, the predator, eats another organism, its prey. To survive and thrive, both predator and prey species possess very different adaptations. Predators have adaptations that enable them to catch and kill their prey. Prey animals have adaptations to fight or avoid their predators. In this workshop, students will meet a variety of predator and prey species and apply their keen observation skills to differentiate between their adaptations.

Stage 4: Classification and Adaptations

Students investigate how scientists group living things and why classification is so important. Through animal encounters, students can also discover some amazing adaptations that give wildlife the edge for survival

Stage 5: Environmental Change and Management

Students will develop an understanding of the causes and consequences of human-induced environmental change in Australia and Sumatra. Through animal encounters, students will develop a deeper understanding of Australia’s wildlife and provide the platform to explore the actions they can take to help protect local and Asian species

Stage 6: Biological Diversity

Students will interact with a range of interesting Australian species while learning about different types of adaptations and the relationships between organisms in terms of specialisation

Suitable for schools.

Engage your students in an intimate session, meeting fascinating native Australian animals. Learn about roles of wildlife in the environment and their unique features that help them survive.

Experiencing an animal encounter can support children in building all-important senses of connection, empathy and caring. This can lead to positive classroom relationships, social-emotional development and a care for the environment and nature – a fantastic way to bring the class together!

Suitable for pre-school, vacation care, aged care and businesses.

Enjoy an intimate session, meeting fascinating native Australian animals. Learn about roles of wildlife in the environment and their unique features that help them survive.

Sponsored by the NSW Department of Education, the Taronga Zoomobile has been specifically designed for groups that have difficulty coming to the Zoo.

The Zoomobile travels all over NSW with a collection of Australian native animals, often working in conjunction with Department of Education Environmental Education Centres and Local Councils. Each program is delivered by one of our qualified and experienced educators.

Find out more about our country and regional visits.

Suitable for businesses. 

We appreciate that businesses will have many special requests and requirements for a Zoomobile visit, so please get in touch with us to discuss your needs. 

*For bookings for sessions with 120 students or more, please get in contact by emailing zoomobile@zoo.nsw.gov.au.

Please contact our team to discuss a tailored solution for your business (zoomobile@zoo.nsw.gov.au)