Taronga offers accredited, registered and non-registered Teacher Professional Learning courses. We also offer a professional membership program called the Taronga Teachers Association, granting members unlimited yearly access to our Zoos, teacher-only exclusive events, a range of discounts and more.
About our courses
All courses are developed and delivered in partnership with Curriculum and Teacher Quality Advisors from the NSW Department of Education, Catholic Education Office and our Zoos, as well as external experts.
Courses are delivered in person at the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning at Taronga Zoo Sydney or via Adobe Connect sessions.
Taronga’s courses are structured around the following focus areas:
- Environmental, STEM and Geography syllabuses
- Cross Curricular priority areas of Sustainability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
- project-based learning
- youth leadership
Our specialist courses are designed to assist teachers with syllabus interpretation and integration, using Taronga as a rich and powerful learning resource for students to engage with nature.
We will work with you to develop exciting and relevant curriculum materials that will enhance your teaching and learning.
Scheduled courses run throughout the year and can be booked by registering online via the MyPL portal.
Course dates
Teaching Science & Technology K-6 with Confidence
Identifier: RGO3511
When: Wednesday 21 November 2018 (Term 4, week 6)
Duration: 5 hours
Suitable for: Early Stage 1 to Stage 6 Teachers
More information: Download our flyer
Step up to Sustainable STEM at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Identifier: RG03224
When: Wednesday 23 October 2018 (Term 4, week 2)
Duration: 6.5 hours
Suitable for: Early Stage 1 to Stage 3
More information: Contact our team
Aboriginal Education Day at Taronga Zoo Sydney
Identifier: RG03282
When: Late Term 4 2018 (Date TBD)
Duration: 5.5 hours
Suitable for: All Stages
More information: Contact our team
Depth Studies with Taronga Zoo Sydney
Identifier: RG02348
When: Late 2018 (Date TBC)
Duration: 5 hours
Suitable for: Stage 6 Biology, Earth and Environmental Science and Investigating Science
More information: Contact our team
Join the Taronga Teachers Association
As a member of the Taronga Teachers Association, teachers can enjoy unlimited Zoo entry at Taronga Zoo Sydney, Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, access to exclusive, free member-only events and a range of other benefits. All for an annual membership fee of $60.