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Zoos Victoria Access Fund

Applications open 29 January to 11 February, 2024

This program provides selected schools with access to:

  • A fully subsidised admission to a Zoos Victoria property and educator led workshop (subject to availability)*
  • A transport subsidy to contribute towards transport costs for your zoo or sanctuary excursion*
  • A range of curriculum-based teaching and learning resources

Schools must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • Has a school Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) rating of 1000 or lower.
  • Has faced special circumstances such as drought, flood, bushfire etc within the last 12 months.

Terms and conditions apply*

How to apply:

  1. Read the Terms and Conditions to ensure you are eligible.
  2. If needed, check your school ICSEA rating here.
  3. Explore our excursion options here to see which of our curriculum linked programs to plan a fantastic day at the zoo
  4. Submit an application for funding
  5. You will be notified if you are successful in securing support through the Fund.
Request Access Fund

Access Fund is supported by Krystyna Campbell-Pretty and family

If you would like to know more about how you can also help support this initiative email the Philanthropy team contact@zoo.org.au

Missed out on the Access Fund, but still want to come to the zoo? Explore the Camps, Sports and Excursions fund.