Term 4
Lockdown Lessons has just gotten bigger and better! As we emerge from lockdown, join us for the first episode of Taronga Education TV.
Episode 5 - NEW!
Have you ever wondered how an elephant takes a shower? Or how your old mobile phones could support gorillas in Africa? Or even how maths is EVERYWHERE at the Zoo? Tune in to find out!
Download the Taronga Education TV learning resource for Episode 5.
Join the Taronga Education team to get a special behind-the-scenes look at a seal training session with the Marine Mammals keepers, learn about how your decisions at the shops can support sustainable marine environments, and get a deep dive into how we can classify and group living things by looking at their features!
Download the Taronga Education TV learning resource for Episode 4.
Tune in to find out how even going to the bathroom can support the future of forests and meet some of Taronga Western Plains Zoo's most adorable new additions. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into one of Taronga's most crucial teams, The Registry, and learn how to a great fieldwork activity in your school or backyard. Don't forget to download the resource to help guide you!
Download the Taronga Education TV learning resource for Episode 3.
On this episode, learn all about the needs of living things and meet some new additions to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo family who like to move it! Get to know Dr. John Martin, a scientist passionate about understanding urban wildlife, and get involved yourself to act for the wild as a Citizen Scientist.
Download the Taronga Education TV learning resource for Episode 2.
Meet our animal of the week, Griffin and get an update on Taronga Zoo's purrfect new arrivals, before learning all about how to connect with nature spaces around you! You also can't miss a special behind-the-scenes visit to the Taronga Wildlife Hospital to hear from our veterinary team. Don't forget to download this episode's learning resources so you can act for the wild.
Download the Taronga Education TV learning resource for Episode 1.
Term 3
Rewatch all your favourite episodes from Term 3's virtual lessons.
Friday 17 September 2021
As voted by all of you! A final round up of the animals you wanted to see the most. Some are revisiting an old favourite, others are all new!
Tuesday 14 September 2021
We've got some great adaptations as humans, but the one thing we're missing? A tail! Can you guess each of our favourite creatures from seeing just their tail? Let's find out!
Friday 10 September 2021
Spotting an animal from a distance is one thing, but can you identify them by ZOOMING IN? Use the body covering clues to try and guess each of our secret species!
Tuesday 7 September 2021
We don't always see wildlife to know that they are there. Fire up your listening skills to play along with this guessing game at the Zoo!
Friday 3 September 2021
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it a mammal?!
Tuesday 31 August 2021
Pack your swimmers, because we are heading underwater today! Life in the water requires some very special adaptations, and we have picked our favourite animals to feature!
Friday 27 August 2021
Catch up with Sami Bayly as she guides you through her illustration process and how she came to be such a talented artist, and check out some of the species featured in her own drawings!
Tuesday 24 August 2021
Meet Sami Bayly, award winning author and illustrator as she talks through her writing process and get ready to meet some DANGEROUS ANIMALS that inspired her latest book.
National Science Week 2021
From Monday 16 August to Friday 20 August 2021, The Taronga Education team served up a week's worth of FREE and fun-filled virtual science activities linked to this year's National Science Week theme, 'Food: Different by Design'.
Dig into what was on the menu for the week.
Friday 13 August 2021
Herbivores have quite an incredible digestive system. Join the Taronga Education team and find out more.
Friday 13 August 2021
Did you know that the Aldalbra tortoise can weigh up to 300kg? Learn more about our reptile giants in this lockdown lesson!
Tuesday 10 August 2021
Everyone loves climbing trees. Get to know some of Taronga's treetop dwellers and arboreal acrobats!
Tuesday 10 August 2021
You don't have to stray too far from home to find millions of incredible animals! Sometimes you just have to know how to find them...
Friday 6 August 2021
Seals, penguins and pelicans are some of the majestic marine animals that you will get up close with in this lesson.
Friday 6 August 2021
Meet a range of birds at Taronga Zoo Sydney like the Bush-stone Curlew, Tawny Frogmouth, Black-breasted Buzzard and the infamous Cassowary.
Tuesday 3 August 2021
Ever wanted to live a double life? Tune in today to learn all about the original shapeshifters - Amphibians!
Tuesday 3 August 2021
Not many people know what an ungulate is! Watch this Lockdown Lesson to find out for yourself.
Friday 30 July 2021
Welcome to the animal kingdom's Salad Free Zone. Are you ready to meet some of our most impressive meat-eaters?
Friday 30 July 2021
Everyone always forgets about the animals with no backbones! We're here to fly the flag for one of the most important groups of animals on the planet - INVERTEBRATES!
Tuesday 27 July 2021
Everyone loves staying up past their bed time. Meet some of the animals who come out to party when the sun sets.
Tuesday 27 July 2021
This week we're not all about wildlife, but about animals who help provide us with food and fibre. Let's head to the farm!
Friday 23 July 2021
Australia is a unique continent and home to some very unique animals. Are you ready to meet some Aussie icons?
Friday 23 July 2021
We can't travel overseas during lockdown, but here's your chance to meet some fascinating species from all over the world!