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Onsite workshops

Teacher PD Program

These professional development workshops are facilitated onsite across our zoo properties and have been designed for teachers who want to include real-world content with a focus on conservation in their Science, STEM and Geography lessons. 

You will grow your knowledge, teaching skills and confidence: 

  • Gain ideas for sparking student interest and curiosity 
  • Learn up-to-date information and real-world examples 
  • Discover real ways to consolidate student learning 
  • Access lesson plans and resources that you can use right away 
  • Connect with Zoo Teachers and other classroom teachers and educators 

What's included 

  • A certificate for 5 hours of professional development
  • Workshop materials 
  • Entry into the zoo for the day 
  • Catered morning tea and lunch
  • Access to Zoos Victoria educators 

Pricing

Teacher Members: $135 (10% discount) 

Non-members: $150 

We require a minimum of 10 people per workshop to go ahead. Cancellation of the event will be made 7 days prior if the minimum is not met. 

 

Regent Honeyeaters exploring new home in Australian Trail.
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Build a Project
Early Childhood – Year 10, Melbourne Zoo, 17 March 2025
Two Long Tailed Finches on a tree branch
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Nature Play and Storytelling
Early childhood, Melbourne Zoo, 25 March 2025
An Australian seal swimming through blue water while people watch through glass underwater
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Unit 2 at the Zoo
VCE, Melbourne Zoo, 29 May 2025
Leadebeater's Possum on branch in Nocturnal House
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Build a Project - Threatened Species
Early childhood, Healesville Sanctuary, 11 September 2025
Close up of a female Koala, looking toward the camera with a small eucalyptus leaf sticking out of her mouth.
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Integrating Aboriginal Cultures and Perspectives
Early childhood, Healesville Sanctuary, 13 November 2025

Online courses

Further your understanding with our 1 hour on-demand teacher professional development online courses, exclusive to Teacher Members. 

Become a Teacher Member 

Check out On-demand PD

Fighting Extinction Schools Mentoring 

Design or enhance educational programs for your class with the support of a highly skilled Zoo Teacher.   

View mentoring program 

A student in light blue school uniform has her back to a pack of Kangaroos in a field as she talks with someone in a khaki uniform.
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