Short courses
Step into the wildest classroom in Sydney with Taronga’s hands-on short courses.
Designed for beginners and curious minds alike, our expert-led experiences bring you closer to wildlife through practical, immersive learning at Taronga Zoo Sydney. From wildlife photography and animal training to reptile care, these one-day short courses let you learn by doing surrounded by wildlife.
Step into the wildest classroom in Sydney with Taronga’s hands-on short courses.
Designed for beginners and curious minds alike, our expert-led experiences bring you closer to wildlife through practical, immersive learning at Taronga Zoo Sydney. From wildlife photography and animal training to reptile care, these one-day short courses let you learn by doing surrounded by wildlife.
Wildlife photography
Capturing wildlife through your lens.
Discover the fundamentals of wildlife photography in one of Australia’s most iconic and scenic locations, Taronga Zoo. Designed for beginners, this hands-on course introduces the essential techniques of great photography, including composition, exposure, light, depth of field and shutter speed. Build your camera confidence and creativity in a supportive, expert-led environment.
This is a one-day, onsite course at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Reptile care
Introduction to caring for reptiles.
Designed for beginners, this hands-on course introduces the fundamentals of caring for reptiles, including snakes, turtles and lizards, led by Taronga's very own herpetoculturist experts.
You’ll learn the requirements for responsible reptile care, from sourcing reptiles and enclosures to understanding temperature, lighting and feeding needs, as well as relevant licensing requirements. This course is ideal for reptile enthusiasts, aspiring keepers, or anyone considering a reptile as a pet.
This is a one-day, onsite course at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Animal training
Animal training for beginners.
Learn the fundamentals of animal training in a fun, interactive and supportive learning environment. Designed especially for beginners, this hands-on course introduces the core principles of animal training and behaviour, using techniques applied by zookeepers at Taronga.
The skills and knowledge you gain can be applied to training animals at home, from furry and feathery to scaly companions, making this course ideal for animal lovers, aspiring keepers, or anyone curious about how animals are trained in a zoo setting.
This is a one-day, onsite course at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Gift this wild experience
Taronga’s short courses make a meaningful and practical gift for animal lovers of all ages. Gift vouchers are available for purchase on each dedicated short course page.
