Study at Taronga

Study at Taronga

We've built a world-class facility in the heart of Taronga Zoo Sydney, where educators, students and scientists can shape a better future together through collaboration and immersive learning.

View our Tertiary education opportunities below.

Certificate courses

Taronga delivers Certificate courses at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Perth Zoo, Melbourne Zoo and Adelaide Zoo. 

Certificate courses

Taronga delivers Certificate courses at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, Perth Zoo, Melbourne Zoo and Adelaide Zoo. 

Taronga Zoo Practical Lesson
Taronga Zoo Practical Lesson

Online Courses - NEW

Study Animal Care online and at your own pace with Taronga Training Institute’s brand-new online course. ACM20121 Certificate II in Animal Care is the foundation for anyone interested in pursuing a career with animals such as dog grooming, animal training, Veterinary care or Zoo Keeping.

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Taronga Zoo Practical Lesson
Koala in Tree
Koala in Tree

Veterinary professional training

This veterinary professional development course has been created as part of the NSW Koala Strategy. The course is aimed at veterinarians and veterinary nurses and focused at improving the knowledge and skills of veterinary staff related to wildlife triage, first aid, treatment and care.

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Koala in Tree
University of Sydney Partnership
University of Sydney Partnership

Bachelor program

Study at Taronga’s world-class facilities and gain an in-depth understanding of the University of Sydney and Taronga’s jointly run Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Taronga Wildlife Conservation).

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University of Sydney Partnership
Student with Quokka
Student with Quokka

HSC certificate programs

Interested in a career in the animal care industry? This course is specially designed as a HSC program for students in year 11 or 12 while undertaking their stage 6 studies. 

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Student with Quokka
Rock Wallaby
Rock Wallaby

Tertiary workshops

Taronga Zoo Sydney offers workshops, tours and lectures tailored to complement tertiary study. During a 90 minute workshop, lecture or tour, participants will learn about issues at the heart of Taronga’s mission and experience the Zoo from a whole new perspective. 

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Rock Wallaby
Veterinary Clinical Placement at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Veterinary Clinical Placement at Taronga Zoo Sydney

Internships & Placements

Do your tertiary studies require a work placement? We offer a diverse range of placement opportunities across all areas of our organisation. 

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Veterinary Clinical Placement at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Koala
Koala

Day courses

Taronga's day courses will provide you with the knowledge, skills and insight into how our experts support animals in our care and operate our two Zoos in Sydney and Dubbo.

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Koala