Free Live Webinars
LIVE Teacher Professional Development Webinars to support your learning
Program description
Teachers are invited to join free online 60-minute workshops throughout the year. These programs support the VELYDF and Victorian Curriculum and are available to all Victorian schools and Early Childhood services. To support the workshop each program comes with links to free digital teaching resources.
These workshops give you direct access to a Zoo Teacher and unique content.
Each workshop is hosted on Microsoft Teams Webinars. You will not need a webcam or microphone – type your questions into the chat.
By joining this Zoos Victoria Education Webinar, you consent to recording. Only the Zoo Educator will be visible, with all participant details removed.
Cost - Free
Free for all teachers and educators.
Can't make it? Sign up for the webinar and get sent the recording after the event.
2026 Live Webinar Timetable
Click on your preferred workshop to find out more:
| Date | Time | Program | Year Level |
| Thursday 19 February | 4pm - 5pm | Creating Wildlife Friendly Spaces | Early Childhood |
| Thursday 30 July | 4pm - 5pm | Threatened Species Conservation | Primary |
| Thursday 15 October | 4pm - 5pm | The Ethics of Wildlife Tourism (Asian Elephants) | Secondary |
Learn from the Zoo’s invertebrate specialists about the vital role pollinators play in our environment, and discover how you can support children to help create spaces where they can thrive.
During this online PD, you will:
- Learn about ways to attract pollinators to your outdoor spaces
- Discover how to get children involved with conservation
- Explore hands on activities to support pollinators
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Curriculum areas: VEYLDF Outcome 2
Supporting teaching resources
Excursions - Early Childhood and Teaching Guide
Digital Programs - Early Childhood
Animal Toolkits - Golden-rayed Blue butterfly
Ask a Zoo Expert - Butterflies
Keeper Kids - Mini Beasts Activities
Zoos Victoria runs and delivers more captive breeding and recovery programs than any other institution within Australia. Our people are passionate and focused on the conservation of our wildlife for future generations. This webinar will provide you with insights into these programs and how to support them from your classroom.
During this online PD, you will:
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Learn how to teach about human impacts on wildlife and how to incorporate real world wildlife conservation into your projects
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Discover the threatened species breeding programs at Healesville Sanctuary
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Learn about how scientists, keeping teams and community work together to save local species
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4, 7.4
Curriculum areas: Science, Geography, Civics and Citizenship, and Sustainability
Year 3-4 Program and Teaching Guide
Year 5-6 Program and Teaching Guide
Digital Programs - Primary
Animal Toolkits - Primary
Explore the science and ethics of animal welfare through the story of Asian elephant care at Werribee Open Range Zoo. Discover the zoo’s evolving, evidence-based approach, from its history to today’s world-class practices, and learn how to develop your students’ Ethical Capabilities using real-world examples of wildlife tourism and welfare.
During this online PD, you will:
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Learn how to develop the Ethical Capability of your students
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Discover real world examples you can use in your teaching by considering the ethical concepts of wildlife tourism and animal welfare
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Chat with zoo experts and view behind the scenes content
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Curriculum areas: Ethical Capability