Conservation and science programs
Explore Taronga’s conservation and science programs, featuring research, wildlife care and initiatives that support healthy ecosystems and native species.
Taronga Institute of Science and Learning
A living laboratory for conservation and education
Built to empower the scientists of tomorrow. We’re committed to creating new ways of using science and education to shape this future through research, collaboration and immersive learning. To help us shape a future for wildlife and people, we’ve created the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, a world-class facility right here at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
A living laboratory for conservation and education
Built to empower the scientists of tomorrow. We’re committed to creating new ways of using science and education to shape this future through research, collaboration and immersive learning. To help us shape a future for wildlife and people, we’ve created the Taronga Institute of Science and Learning, a world-class facility right here at Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Inside the Institute
The Taronga Institute puts science on display, creating an inspiring and collaborative environment for future generations to become champions for change.
This unique space is also a purpose-built research and education centre onsite at Taronga Zoo Sydney and is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
Laboratories
The Taronga Institute houses dedicated science labs to support Taronga’s science team, including a multi-disciplinary lab, teaching lab, wildlife health lab and reproductive biology lab.
Immersive education
The Institute is home to three immersive habitat classrooms, the first of their kind in the world. These multisensory spaces are themed around rainforest, desert and woodland habitats and provide authentic learning experiences that align with school curriculums.
Our scientists
Meet Taronga’s scientists and wildlife managers who make pioneering discoveries each and every day.
Taronga CryoDiversity Bank
The CryoDiversity Bank holds the largest collection of living cryopreserved coral cells in the world. Find out more about how Taronga is using biobanking to secure genetic diversity and contribute to species recovery across Australian ecosystems.
Australian Registry of Wildlife Health
The Registry is committed to the preservation of Australia’s biodiversity through increased understanding of the interaction among animals, the environment, and disease-causing agents.
Australian Shark Incident Database
Learn about Australia’s leading source of shark bite data, maintained by Taronga in partnership with Flinders University and the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development since 1984.
More to explore
Taronga Wildlife Hospitals
Taronga’s two Wildlife Hospitals, at Taronga Zoo Sydney and Taronga Western Plains Zoo Dubbo, are responsible for maintaining the health of close to 1,500 wildlife cases every year.
Animal welfare
Learn how Taronga supports animal welfare through expert care, behavioural enrichment, research and evidence-based standards across both Zoos.
