How does reproduction ensure the continuity of a species? Does artificial manipulation of DNA have the potential to change populations forever? In this workshop, students will explore how biodiversity is achieved through reproduction and heredity. Using a range of Australian animals as case studies, students will investigate a variety of reproductive technologies that Taronga Zoo utilises to ensure successful breeding and inheritance patterns. 

For information regarding syllabus outcomes and learning activities, please download the learning resource. 

This workshop also has a related self-guided resource, Dating with DNA, which can be combined with this workshop or experienced on its own.

Learning resource: 

Download the Heredity and Genetic Change learning resource for Stage 6.

Suitable for

Stage 6 Biology.

Location

Taronga Institute for Science & Learning.  

Availability

Workshops are available Tuesday to Friday with session times at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm. Bookings for next calender year open up Week 1 of Term 4. Please email the Taronga Education Team for questions about availability. 

Full Day Program - Genetics Day 

In 2025 Taronga Education is offering a full day program for students to complete in collaboration with the Education, Science and Keeping Teams at Taronga Zoo. For further questions about how this full day program will run please don't hesitate to reach out to the Taronga Education Team via email or phone.  

• Thursday 6th March 2025 - Available
• Thursday 13th March 2025 - Available