INSPIRING a LIFETIME Learning

education Č taronga 2018 INSPIRING a LIFETIME ċ learning 2

Cover: Rod Cheal. Inside front cover: Rick Stevens Taronga Education Bookings Learning– OpeningTerm 3 Taronga Institute ofScienceand Teacher Professional Development Youth attheZoo Volunteers (YATZ) Community Conservation Projects Taronga’s 10Legacy Species Evening andOvernight Programs Events for Schools Senior Pathways Bringing theZoo toYou Curriculum-based Workshops Self-Guided Visit 6 Teacher Resources Developing Global CitizensTogether Why ChooseTaronga CONTENTS Depth Studies-newfor 2018 Stage 6 Stages 4–5 Stages 2–3 Early Stage 1–Stage 1

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Paul Fahy 3 4 Free onlineteacher resources can beeasilyincorporated into your • Teacher resources OurZoos onSydney HarbourandDubbo’sWestern Plainsimmerse • Engaging LearningEnvironments Taronga’s programs are alignedwiththeNSWNESA Syllabuses • LINKS TOCURRICULUM Taronga’s education programs are developed by experts,including • SeniorEducation Officersfrom theNSWDepartment ofEducation, • Access toExperts the choiceeasy. experiences for your students. At Taronga we make It can bechallengingtoselect themostvaluable taronga why choose inquiry-based investigations withalocal wildlife context. own learning programs before andafter avisit.They focus on themes. Theconnections they make withwildlife willlastalifetime. students instunninganimalenvironments withstrong conservation curricular priorities. including afocus onSTEMand strongly integrate thecross- scientists, keepers, qualified teachers andveterinary staff. your visit. Catholic Education OfficeandTaronga’s qualifiedteachers guide

Paul Fahy 3 Cross-Curricular Fahy Paul Priorities

A visit to Taronga Zoo or Taronga Western Plains Zoo is a unique way to encourage student learning across the curriculum. Both Zoo settings together with Taronga’s education resources provide a rich and unique opportunity for every teacher to integrate all three priority areas into their programs.

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES ASIA AND AUSTRALIA’S SUSTAINABILITY STRAIT ISLANDER HISTORIES ENGAGEMENT WITH ASIA AND CULTURES Taronga’s programs provide the Taronga’s conservation campaigns ‘one stop shop’ for helping teachers A wide variety of workshops and provide a thought provoking and inspiring deliver quality Sustainability focused experiences have been created in focus for investigations that lead to lessons in their classroom and beyond. partnership with local Aboriginal student action. A visit to Taronga Zoo’s Our resources guide students through a communities and are delivered with the new Tiger Trek experience or Taronga pre and post zoo framework that leads to support of Aboriginal Education Ofﬁcers. Western Plains Zoo’s Asian Forest authentic sustainability driven changes in Wetland will enable your students to step their own setting. into Sumatra and embrace the journey of Sumatran Tiger conservation.

5 DEVELOPING WORLD VIEWERS SYSTEM SEEKERS research FUTURE THINKERS GLOBAL CITIZENS design take action inquire – Global – TOGETHER My Role investigate interact

– Community – My Impact Explore Discover GLOBAL CITIZEN Wonder 7–12 3rd Visit – Local – My Surroundings 3–6 Formative period 2nd Visit Custodianship

Formative Inter-connections K–2 period 1st Visit your role is vital Connections While Taronga plays a critical role in providing the connections with animals, experts and rich, contextual learning resources – the development of the Global Citizen cannot be achieved without the classroom teacher’s commitment to providing such opportunities for their students.

6 Teaching resources Cheal Rod A Zoo excursion can be so much more than just a fun day out. Use our ‘project’ style resources to structure your students’ learning before, during and after a Zoo visit.

Taronga's education 'project' model resources

AT THE ZOO SELF-GUIDED VISIT A visit to the Zoo will assist students further develop ideas and begin designing solutions to at school identiﬁed issues through access to rich back at school Students investigate and engaging information including Students design and deliver an inquiry question. animal observation. a product or action to resolve the issue. CURRICULUM-BASED WORKSHOPS Animal encounters in the workshops provide an intimate experience to FREE TEACHER RESOURCES gain inspiration and skills for students to further evolve ideas and begin Free online teacher resources are available for forming solutions. both self-guided visits and workshops. taronga.org.au/education/sources

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Download our free curriculum-linked teaching resources Taronga Zoo prior to your excursion to further enhance your students’ Bring your students and explore learning experience before, during and after their zoo visit. the Zoo at your own pace taking Bookings are essential for all visits and programs. in key animal trails focusing on a range of habitats, purpose built Both Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo are education precincts and over 20 accessible sites and cater for all students with special talks and shows. needs. Contact us to discuss options.

8 Download our free curriculum-linked teaching resources Taronga Western prior to your excursion to further enhance your students’ Plains Zoo learning experience before, during and after their zoo visit. Bookings are essential for all visits and programs. The Zoo’s rolling plains offer highly engaging self-guided experiences including a 6km circuit Both Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo are that meanders through natural bushland and accessible sites and cater for all students with special around large open style exhibits. needs. Contact us to discuss options.

9 Curriculum-based Rick Stevens Workshops Add an extra layer of learning to your school excursion with a 45 minute personalised workshop involving animal encounters. These hands-on curriculum-based classes are delivered by one of our qualiﬁed Taronga Education Ofﬁcers and cover a range of key learning areas, including Science, Geography and History.

REMEMBER Curriculum-based Workshops have been created for all stages – from Early Stage 1 through to Stage 6.

10 early Stage 1 – Stage 1 Clancy Job

BACKYARD TO BUSH TOUR EARLY STAGE 1 STE-1VA, STE-4WS, STE-8NE, STE-10ME Outline Join a Zoo educator on an exciting adventure from the Aussie bush through a farm environment and into an urban backyard. Discover how each place is unique and has a special purpose. Identify how these places meet the needs of living things and why people need to take care of them. Let’s go!

DREAMING AND LIVING ON THE LAND EARLY STAGE 1 – STAGE 1 GEE-1, ENE-10C, ENE-11D, HTE-1 GE1-1, GE1-2, EN1-10C, EN1-11D, HT1-1, HT1-2, HT1-4 Outline Dreaming stories are an integral part of Aboriginal culture. Through native animal encounters and immersion in the natural environment, this workshop links the importance of animals and Dreaming stories to Aboriginal people and their culture.

BACKYARD BUDDIES STAGE 1 ST1-4WS, ST1-10LW, ST1-11LW Outline Which living things in your backyard could do with a helping hand? Visit the Zoo and discover how to create habitats for wildlife and learn how different places provide for the needs of animals. Put it all into practise back at school and get busy creating homes that meet the needs of your Backyard Buddy friends. Be prepared to get your hands dirty!

BUG GARDEN STAGE 1 ST1-10LW, ST1-11LW, ST1-4WS, ST1-5WT Outline Bugs alive! Identify the invertebrates in a garden at your school and discover if they are a pest or friend. Explore Taronga’s gardens to examine wild invertebrates and meet some of their predators. Let us help you design a way to improve the bug balance in your garden.

SYDNEY DUBBO 11 Rick Stevens stage 2 – 3

LIFE CYCLES STAGE 2 ST2-10LW, ST2-11LW, ST2-4WS, ST2-5WT Outline All animals have a lifecycle and their features and needs change and develop as they move from stage to stage. Learn how to help animals overcome the challenges of today by creating an animal habitat in your school or backyard.

FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE STAGE 2 ST2-11LW, ST2-4WS, ST2-5WT GE2-1, GE2-2, GE2-3 Outline Forests are essential for our survival. They are teeming with living things and provide homes for an abundance of plants and animals. This workshop allows students to meet forest dwelling animals and explore the interconnections between them and the environment. Discover how the simplest of actions can help the survival of these animals and inspire others into action through the creation of digital campaigns.

THE EARTH’S ENVIRONMENT – COMPARING AUSTRALIA AND INDONESIA STAGE 2 GE2-1, GE2-2, GE2-3 Outline Examine the climate, vegetation and native animals of places in Australia and Sumatra. Learn about the importance of habitats for animals and people and hear about the ways people value environments, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Find out how people can use places and environments more sustainably. The concepts discussed in this workshop can be reinforced when visiting the, new Tiger Trek experience (TZ) or Asian Forest Wetland (TWPZ).

CAMMERAIGAL CONNECTIONS TOUR WIRADJURI WANDERINGS TOUR STAGES 2 GE2-1, GE2-2, GE2-3 EN2-6B, EN2-11D, HT2-1, HT2-2, HT2-3, HT2-4, HT2-5 Outline A unique, guided walking tour incorporating Dreaming stories and cultural learning’s, drawing a connection between Aboriginal people and nature.

SYDNEY DUBBO 12 SURVIVING IN A CHANGING WORLD STAGE 3 ST3-10LW, ST3-11LW, ST3-4WS, ST3-5WT Outline Adaptations are remarkable features that have evolved in animals over millions of years to help them survive in their environment. But what happens when that environment changes too rapidly? Observe a range of animal adaptations and use Taronga Zoo’s Wildlife Hospital as a case study to consider how animal adaptations are challenged by today’s changing environments. How can marine species tell the difference between a plastic bag and a jellyﬁsh? And what can we do to combat negative human impacts on the environment?

SCHOOLS FOR THE WILD – 10 WEEK UNIT STAGE 3 GE3-1, GE3-2, GE3-4 EN3-2A, EN3.5B, EN3-5B, VAS3.2, VAS3.4 This unit uses a project based learning approach which enables students to explore the real world challenge of conserving endangered species. Unit Outline: 10 weeks Time Allocation: Geography 1.5 hrs per week, English 2 hrs per week, Visual Arts 1 hr per fortnight Geographical Issue: How can endangered species be saved? Challenge: To advocate for a threatened species and to take action to help protect its future. Written and endorsed by Department of Education curriculum specialists, the ‘Schools for the Wild' unit of work includes: • Endangered species PowerPoint for unit introduction • Fact Files for each of the ten centenary species • Tailor made Google My Map, highlighting key locations for the ﬁeldtrip and showcasing how My Maps can be used to create a digital journal • Instructions on using Google My Maps to support students creating a personal digital journal of their ﬁeldtrip

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CLASSIFICATION AND ADAPTATIONS CONNECTING TO COUNTRY STAGE 4 STAGE 4 - 5 SC4-14LW, SC4-15LW, SC4-8WS HT4-2, HT4-6, GE4-1, GE4-4 HT5-4, GE5-3, GE5-4, GE5-5 Outline Investigate why classiﬁcation is so important and how scientists group living things. Outline Relate the structure and function of different animal groups to their classiﬁcation, This fascinating workshop presentation, tailored for each Zoo location, incorporates survival and reproduction. Discover some amazing adaptations that give our native history, culture and identity, and the importance of the land’s role in kinship, spirituality wildlife the edge for survival. and everyday life for Aboriginal Peoples.

EXPLORING ECOSYSTEMS ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE AND MANAGEMENT STAGE 5 STAGE 5 SC5-14LW, SC5-2VA GE5-2, GE5-3, GE5-4, GE5-5, GE5-7, GE5-8 Outline Outline Ecosystems are complex, incredibly diverse and come in all different sizes. This Develop an understanding of the causes and consequences of human-induced workshop explores how energy ﬂows through food chains and food webs as well environmental change in Australia and Sumatra that is challenging sustainability. Explore as considering the importance of keystone species. Students have the opportunity worldviews inﬂuencing approaches to environmental use and management. Evaluate the to meet a range of Australian animals and investigate the roles they have within management responses to deforestation in both countries, propose ways individuals can ecosystems. The workshop investigates the threats and challenges to ecosystems and contribute to environmental sustainability and recognise that there are differing views the role we can play in protecting them. on how sustainability can be achieved. The concepts discussed in this workshop can be reinforced when visiting the Tiger Trek experience (TZ) or Asian Forest Wetland (TWPZ).

ENCLOSURE DESIGN (STEM) STAGE 3 -SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS STAGE 4 - SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, MANDATORY TECHNOLOGY STAGE 5 - SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS 5.1, DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Outline Modern Zoos are conservation, education and research facilities and support conservation both onsite and in the wild. Develop a design brief for a new animal exhibit by undertaking research of animals in Taronga’s care. Consider animal welfare and enrichment, visitor engagement and interpretation, keeper safety and functionality, as well as budget and ethical and sustainable design principles. Rick Stevens

SYDNEY DUBBO 15 “Unless someone like you cares an awful lot, Nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” DR. SEUSS, THE LORAX

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BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY BIO11-5, BIO11-7, BIO11-9, BIO11-10 Outline Biodiversity is important to balance the Earth’s ecosystems. Learn about the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, evidence for evolution and the effect of various selective pressures, focusing on species observed by Charles Darwin. Investigate types of adaptations and the relationships between organisms in terms of specialisation, using Australian species as examples.

MAINTAINING A BALANCE 9.2.1, 9.2.3 Outline Multicellular organisms have specialised organ systems that are adapted for the uptake and transport of essential nutrients from the environment, the utilisation or production of energy and the removal of waste products arising from cellular activities. Using a range of Australian animals as case studies, investigate the diverse ways in which animals regulate their temperature, maintain water balance and excrete nitrogenous waste.

IT'S ZOO BUSINESS MARKETING: H1, H2, H5, H6, H7, H8, H9 Outline As a unique organisation, Taronga plays an important role in global wildlife conservation programs and requires a strong business model to achieve set objectives. The focus of this workshop is the main elements involved in the development and implementation of Taronga’s successful marketing strategies. Use Taronga as a case study and discover the strategies employed to ensure our goals are met through marketing, operations and ﬁnancial efﬁciency. This workshop can be adapted for the Preliminary or HSC syllabus.

SYDNEY DUBBO 18 DEPTH STUDIES Symons Corrine Spend a day at the zoo diving deep into the new stage 6 science curriculum.

WILDLIFE AT RISK CONSERVATION BEGINS WITH A KEEN EYE YEAR 11 BIOLOGY / EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL OBSERVING ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE DEPTH STUDY YEAR 11 INVESTIGATING SCIENCE DEPTH STUDY Outline Outline Biodiversity is not a luxury – it is a necessity. Global trends indicate wildlife population This depth study introduces students to the necessity of observation to drive scientific numbers are decreasing dramatically due to natural and human influences. Taronga’s investigation. Taronga Zoo is the perfect environment to plan, observe and record animal conservation society is perfectly placed to engage students with depth studies. behaviour. Behavioural observations allow scientists to collect and record data which Students will engage with Taronga’s scientists and experts to deepen their understanding enables them to test hypothesis to ensure animal wellbeing and survival. of risks threatening populations and conservation efforts. Students will design initiatives Students will learn about primary data collection through authentic scientific animal that empower people to take action to reduce threats to wildlife and ecosystems. observations, guided by Zoo scientists and experts.

OUTCOMES OUTCOMES Knowledge and Understanding Knowledge and Understanding • BIO11-10 / BIO11-11 • INS11 – 8 • EES11-11 Working Scientiﬁcally Working Scientiﬁcally • Questioning and predicting INS11-1 • Questioning and predicting BIO11-1 / EES11-1 • Communicating INS11-7 • Communicating BIO11-7 / EES11-7 • Planning investigations INS11-2 • Analysing data and information BIO11-5 / EES11-5 • Conducting investigations INS11-3 • Problem solving BIO11-6 / EES11-6

This excursion will contribute ﬁve hours to a depth study This excursion will contribute ﬁve hours to a depth study and is complimented by pre and post excursion activities. and is complimented by pre and post excursion activities.

19 BRINGING THE ZOO YOU Taronga’sĊ incursion programs are available ANIMALS OF THE DREAMING nsw country trips from both Zoos. We cater for all ages and WITH COL HARDY, OAM ALL STAGES abilities and our sessions can be tailored to Contact Taronga Zoo Sydney or your local meet your curriculum needs. ALL STAGES Environmental Education Centre to ﬁnd out when Experience an entertaining performance combining the Zoomobile will pass through your town. Dreaming stories, songs and artefacts, with live

animals and environmental messages. Proudly Right: Clancy Job. Chloe Precey. Cheal. Centre: Rod Background: presented by Order of Australia recipient and zoomobile Aboriginal Elder Col Hardy, OAM. ALL STAGES Choose from our curriculum based workshops and bring the Zoo to you as a great alternative to a Zoo visit.

Book NOW To make a booking contact the Zoomobile Coordinator 02 9978 4739 [email protected]

20 CERTIFICATE I TOURISM - AUSTRALIAN INDIGENOUS CULTURE STAGE 5 senior pathways SIT10116 Outline

The SIT10116 Certiﬁcate I in Tourism (Australian Indigenous Culture) is a Stage Right: Clancy Job Vocational Education and 5 Board Endorsed/VET course offered to year 10 students as a Record of School Achievement (RoSA). • VET (Year 10) Training – Stages 5-6 • One day per week (Terms 1- 3 over one year) The ‘Taronga Training Institute’ is a Registered • Plus practical activities at Taronga Zoo Training Organisation with a variety of Board endorsed courses on offer for 2018. The following CERTIFICATE II TOURISM courses are offered at Taronga Zoo Sydney. STAGE 6 SIT20116 The SIT20116 Certiﬁcate II in Tourism is a Stage 6 Board Endorsed/VET course (3 units of credit at the Preliminary and/or HSC level) offered to year 11 or 12 students. • One day per week (Terms 1-3 over one year) • Plus work experience at Taronga Zoo

CERTIFICATE II ANIMAL STUDIES STAGE 6 ACM20110 The ACM20110 Certiﬁcate II in Animal Studies is a Stage 6 Board Endorsed VET course (4 units of credit at the Preliminary and/or HSC level) offered to year 11 or 12 students. • One day per week (Terms 1-3 over one year) • Plus 70 hours mandatory work experience at Taronga Zoo

Notes: • Students may choose to complete both Certiﬁcate II courses consecutively – giving them a total of 7 units of credit over 2 years. • Please be aware that this course does not count towards the ATAR. • To enrol, students must see their Schools Careers Advisor to register on the EVET site.

Taronga Training Institute Registered Training Organisation (RTO 91359) FIND OUT MORE taronga.org.au/education-accredited-training

SYDNEY DUBBO 21 EVENTS FOR Rick Stevens SCHOOLS The ‘Taronga Presents’ Series STAGE 2, STAGE 5 GE2-1, GE2-2, GE2-3, GE2-4 GE5-3, GE5-4, GE5-5 Each year Taronga Zoo hosts exciting Geography focus days which explore global environmental issues. These days are designed to deepen student knowledge, build geographical skills and feature workshops led by expert scientists. Visit taronga.org.au/school-events for available dates and more detailed programs throughout the year.

The ‘Taronga Presents’ Series THE TRUTH ABOUT PALM OIL The ‘Taronga Immerse your students in a comparative study Presents’ Series between Australia and Indonesia. Examine the climate, vegetation and native animals of these OCEANS OF PLASTIC places through workshops and the new Tiger It is estimated that 8 million tonnes of new Trek experience (TZ) or Asian Wetland Forest plastic debris enters the world’s oceans every (TWPZ). Participate in discussions about palm year. Hear from Taronga’s experts about oil and the need for sustainable plantations to the impact of plastics in our oceans and the protect endangered species. Learn how ‘Raising dynamic nature of Sydney Harbour. Students Your Palm’ will make a difference. will be inspired to be part of the solution.

22 Biological Diversity Study Days* NAIDOC Week – Science Week – Exploring Charles Darwin’s discovery 8-15 July 2018 11-19 August 2018 of Australia’s diverse Biota See wildlife through the eyes of a scientist Visit one of our Zoos to celebrate NAIDOC Week Supports Module 3: Biological Diversity in the during Science Week. A program of with Taronga. There will be a focus on cultural new 2018 NSW Biology syllabus activities will be created to engage your histories, nature, the land and connections students in conservation science. The This full day program has been developed by the with Cammeraigal culture at Taronga Zoo and website will be updated with information as Australian Museum, the Royal Botanic Gardens Wiradjuri culture at Taronga Western Plains Zoo. details are ﬁnalised. & Domain Trust and Taronga Zoo. Students will examine fossils, specimens, live animals and plants to understand biological diversity by explaining the relationships between a range of organisms in terms of specialisation for selected habitats and evolution of species.

*Held at various locations around New South Wales. FIND OUT MORE taronga.org.au/education/school-events

23 EVENING AND OVERNIGHT PROGRAMs Rick Stevens Bring your creatures to spend the night with ours!

sydney Incorporated into any curriculum-related excursion, this is a great way for your students to learn about animals and the environment in a fun, engaging way. Whether an overnight sleepover or exclusive evening tour, students will get to meet animals up-close, discover wild creatures on an immersive Zoo night walk and create memories of a lifetime.

TWILIGHT SAFARI - EVENING TOUR Cost: from $45* per student Availability: School terms | Mon – Thu 6.00pm – 9.00pm Participants: min 20, max 60

ZOOSNOOZ - SLEEPOVER AT THE ZOO 2018 packages start from $1,950 Availability: School terms | Mon – Thu 5.15pm – 9.00am + the following day Zoo entry Participants: min 20, max 80

*Prices subject to change Book NOW Explore ZooSnooz and Twilight Safari on our website. Visit taronga.org.au/education-overnight

24 Participants: min22,max80 day Zoo entry Availability: Schoolterms |Mon–Thu4.30pm –8.30am+thefollowing Sydney toDubbo,min30students. Cost: From $85*Combined student train packages available from BILLABONG CAMP-ZOOSNOOZ Participants: min22,max80 Availability: Schoolterms |Mon–Thu5.00pm8.30pm Cost: From $32* TWILIGHT SAFARI -EVENINGTOUR billabong. camping experience withtents situated around apicturesque Billabong Camp ZoosnooZ offers animmersive overnight bush numerous animalexhibitsand lushpicnicgrounds. Walk, rideordrive your way around the6kmcircuit asyou take inthe big cats. home tohundreds ofrare andendangered animals,like rhinosand A ﬁve hourdrive from Sydney, Taronga Western PlainsZoo Dubbois Dubbo *Prices subject tochange Visit taronga.org.au/overnight-dubbo Explore ZooSnooz andTwilightSafari onourwebsite. Book NOW

25 Clancy Job Taronga's 10 Legacy Species

Taronga is making a conservation commitment to ten critical species from Australia and Sumatra, our Asian neighbours.

We encourage students to research Taronga’s Legacy Species and learn the role we all play in ensuring their long-term survival. Your students can learn more about these species and explore how endangered species can be saved. Legacy Species Fact Files Download the fact sheet to ﬁnd out why these 10 STAGE 3 UNIT OF WORK – SCHOOLS FOR THE WILD species are so important and how you can help secure Unit Outline: 10 weeks their future in the wild. This unit uses a project based learning approach which enables students to explore the real world taronga.org.au/education-legacy-facts challenge of conserving endangered species. Learn more about this unit on page 13.

platypus bilby regent honeyeater corroboree frog marine turtles

sumatran tiger sun bear asian elephant sumatran rhino pangolin 26 COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PROJECTS Fahy Eccles. Bottom: Paul Felicia Top: PROJECT IN-SITU COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PROGRAM STAGES 2-3 INTEGRATES WITH MULTIPLE KLAs Looking for a collaborative project within your community of schools? Taronga’s Project In-situ will enable you to deliver best practice project based learning for sustainability. Investigate a locally threatened species, consult with the agencies that are currently helping, join them in the ﬁeld, then design a way to affect community awareness and behaviour change. Because being 'For The Wild' isn't something that's learned, it's lived.

CONTACT US Contact: Find out more about starting Project In-situ in your community. 02 9978 4578 taronga.org.au/education-community-conservation

27 youth Ĉ the zoo Rick Stevens volunteers Teachers – here is something to pass on to your students who have a passion for wildlife and conservation! Let them know about joining Boral’s Youth at the Zoo (YATZ) program so they can volunteer at Taronga during school holidays. Available to 13 to 19 year olds, Boral’s YATZ is designed to give young people the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience of how zoos work, with a focus on the importance of animal conservation.

MEMBER BENEFITS • Unlimited free Zoo entry to both Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo • YATZ uniform, including t-shirt, jumper and ID badge • Huge range of opportunities including conservation campaigns, keeper duties, camps, workshops, and much more!

“ Through working together we will help others to take positive actions for the conservation of wildlife and their environments.” Boral Youth at the Zoo (YATZ) Mission Statement Find out more taronga.org.au/education-yatz

28 TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TARONGA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Taronga Teachers Association (TTA) is a professional Both Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo membership group that is committed to supporting provide high quality and engaging Teacher Professional and assisting teachers to become inspiring Learning for teachers at Proﬁcient level and above. and effective environmental educators. Taronga’s accredited, registered and non-registered courses are Join today and become a part of our vision. developed and delivered in partnership with Curriculum and Teacher Access to special teacher events such as: Quality Advisors from the NSW Department of Education, Catholic Education Ofﬁce, Zoo and external experts. • Behind the scenes tours • Keynote lectures Together we work with you to develop exciting and relevant curriculum materials that will enhance your teaching and learning. • Video conferencing sessions • Member exclusive events Scheduled courses run throughout the year and are available on • Unlimited 12 months free entry to Taronga Zoo and Taronga My PL@Edu or on our website. Western Plains Zoo • Discounted memberships for family members • Free entry for 12 months to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth Zoos • Exclusive pre-sale opportunities and ticket discounts for our best Fahy Paul events including Taronga’s New Year’s Eve party and Twilight Concerts • Regular education updates ...and more!

find out more find out more taronga.org.au/tta taronga.org.au/teacher-professional-learning

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30 TARONGA INSTITUTE ċ SCIENCE and LEARNING OPENING TERM 3

Artists impression of one of the The Taronga Institute of Science and Learning will be a new themed immersive classrooms purpose built precinct in the heart of Taronga Zoo. It will put conservation science on display to inspire future generations to become champions for change and will deliver positive outcomes for the environment and the community. The co-location of science and education within the Taronga Institute will create a unique and exciting opportunity for students to experience a ‘living laboratory’ and will bring STEM programs to life for students from preschool to PhD. The Taronga Institute will provide: • Themed immersive classrooms that will transform education experiences at the Zoo • Opportunities to see conservation science in action through open labs • Professional learning courses for teachers to advance science pedagogy and learning outcomes for students

find out more taronga.org.au/education/taronga-institute Artists impression of one of the themed immersive classrooms 31 Bobby Jo Clow taronga education bookings

FOR TARONGA ZOO, SYDNEY FOR TARONGA WESTERN PLAINS ZOO, DUBBO 02 9978 4578 02 6881 1433 02 9978 4624 [email protected] [email protected]

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