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Tertiary Workshops

Tertiary Workshops

Rock Wallaby. photo: Tony Britt-Lewis

Booking details

Taronga Zoo Sydney invites tertiary students and adult learners to engage in immersive 90-minute workshops, guided tours, and expert-led lectures that bring academic concepts to life. These experiences offer a unique opportunity to explore the Zoo through a fresh lens, focusing on pressing global challenges. 

Participants gain exclusive access to Taronga’s operations, including animal care, research initiatives, and conservation projects, offering insights not typically available to the public. Programs are developed and delivered by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, veterinarians, qualified educators, curators, and zookeepers, ensuring a rich and authentic educational experience. Content can be tailored to meet specific course objectives or group interests, making each visit both meaningful and academically relevant.

Availability: 9:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday, 90 minutes in duration. Limited weekend availability at an additional cost.

Pricing: $290 per workshop plus $32 per student. Includes zoo admission and 1 coordinator free per 10 students.

  • All courses are currently only being offered at our Taronga Zoo Sydney location
  • Taronga is a not-for-profit organisation. Your payment goes towards our work for wildlife and conservation here and around the world
Platypus
Platypus

The evolution of Australian native wildlife

Journey through the rich diversity of Australia’s native species and discover how they’ve uniquely adapted to thrive in one of the world’s most challenging environments.

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Platypus
Sustainability
Sustainability

Leadership for a sustainable future

Tour Taronga’s facilities and learn how we’re embedding sustainability initiatives and eco-conscious practices into every aspect of our operations.

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Sustainability
Giraffe. Photo: Destination NSW
Giraffe. Photo: Destination NSW

Business, marketing and tourism

Discover what makes Taronga more than just a zoo! Explore how it thrives as a leading tourist destination through marketing strategy, visitor research, and public relations

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Giraffe. Photo: Destination NSW
Regent Honeyeater: Rick Stevens
Regent Honeyeater: Rick Stevens

Conserving the few: strategies for small populations

Delve into the science of saving species. Learn how genetics, demographics, and population management play a critical role in the survival of threatened wildlife.

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Regent Honeyeater: Rick Stevens
Population survey of Greater Bilby at the Sanctuary, Taronga Western Plains Zoo: Rick Stevens
Population survey of Greater Bilby at the Sanctuary, Taronga Western Plains Zoo: Rick Stevens

Into the field: introduction to wildlife surveying

Step into the shoes of a wildlife researcher and discover the basics of surveying animal populations. Learn how to identify and count species, then put your new skills into practice!

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Population survey of Greater Bilby at the Sanctuary, Taronga Western Plains Zoo: Rick Stevens
Aldabra Giant Tortoise with Christmas-themed enrichment.
Aldabra Giant Tortoise with Christmas-themed enrichment.

Wildlife behaviour, welfare and enrichment

Discover what animal welfare truly means and how behavioural science helps us care for wildlife. Learn about current research and how Taronga enhances animal wellbeing through innovative enrichment strategies.

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Aldabra Giant Tortoise with Christmas-themed enrichment.
Release of Green Sea Turtle Rehabilitated by Taronga Wildlife Hospital
Release of Green Sea Turtle Rehabilitated by Taronga Wildlife Hospital

Restoring the wild: legacy species and the path to recovery

Learn about the science and strategy behind bringing threatened species back from the brink. This workshop explores the challenges and successes of conservation and highlights the recovery efforts shaping a wilder, more resilient future

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Release of Green Sea Turtle Rehabilitated by Taronga Wildlife Hospital
Taronga's Director of Welfare, Conservation and Science - Nick Boyle (left) and Director and Chief Executive - Cameron Kerr (right) at the 2019 CITES conference.
Taronga's Director of Welfare, Conservation and Science - Nick Boyle (left) and Director and Chief Executive - Cameron Kerr (right) at the 2019 CITES conference.

Applied conservation legislation

Explore how conservation laws, from global treaties to state regulations, are put into action. This workshop unpacks the legal frameworks guiding Taronga’s work and reveals how legislation real-world conservation outcomes for wildlife and habitats.

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Taronga's Director of Welfare, Conservation and Science - Nick Boyle (left) and Director and Chief Executive - Cameron Kerr (right) at the 2019 CITES conference.
Peacock displaying his feathers
Peacock displaying his feathers

The science of wildlife reproduction

From one offspring every two years to over 300 million each season, wildlife species have an enormous range of reproductive strategies. Using examples from the animal world, learn about the diversity of sexual tactics, anatomy, behaviours and the chemistry that makes partners attractive.

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Peacock displaying his feathers
Historical image of Taronga Zoo Sydney's Heritage Archway (main entrance).
Historical image of Taronga Zoo Sydney's Heritage Archway (main entrance).

Taronga through time: a living history

With over 100 years of history, we have many stories to share! Talk a walk through time to see Taronga’s heritage come alive!

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Historical image of Taronga Zoo Sydney's Heritage Archway (main entrance).
Sunset, Taronga Zoo Sydney
Sunset, Taronga Zoo Sydney

Wild future: the evolving role of zoos

Explore the evolving role of zoos in conservation, research and education. This workshop explores our facilities and discusses challenges and future directions shaping modern zoos, and their impact on wildlife and society.

Interested in this workshop?

More information coming soon. For questions please get in touch by emailing lcole@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Sunset, Taronga Zoo Sydney

Internships and placement opportunities

If you are interested in receiving information about university internship and placement opportunities, please submit your details via our expression of interest form.

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Internships and placement opportunities

If you are interested in receiving information about university internship and placement opportunities, please submit your details via our expression of interest form.

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We proudly Acknowledge the Cammeraigal (Taronga Zoo, Sydney) and Wiradjuri (Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo) people, their Country, spirit and traditions as customary owners of the lands upon which our Zoos stand.