Bella, the Fur Seal, swimming left in her blue-floored water enclosure.

Teaching VCE VM Through Conservation & Community

Melbourne Zoo

Year level

VCE VM

Date

Friday, 5 June 2026

Time

9:30am - 3:00pm

Group Size

30

Location

Digest Ed, Rail Gate Entry, Melbourne Zoo

Cost

$160 non-members

$146 members

Discover how VCE Vocational Major students can link applied learning with real-world conservation through Zoos Victoria, with insights from the Marine Response Unit and Community Conservation experts.

During this one-day workshop, you will: 

  • Explore ways VCE Vocational Major students can link their learning with real-world conservation and community action through Zoos Victoria
  • Discover project-based approaches that connect applied skills with authentic environmental outcomes
  • Learn how student-led awareness campaigns can drive meaningful community conservation actions
  • Gain insights from Zoos Victoria’s Marine Response Unit and Community Conservation team, with practical ideas to inspire classroom practice

Includes all workshop materials, entry into the zoo for the day, and catered morning tea and lunch.

Recognition: certificate for 5 hours of PD

Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 1.2, 3.4, 4.1, 2.5, 3.2, 6.2, 2.1, 4.5, 7.4, 6.3, 7.3

Curriculum areas: VCE Vocational Major Unit 4