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 Q&A.
Cost - Free
Free for all teachers and educators.
2025 Live Webinar Timetable
Click on your preferred workshop to find out more:
| Date | Time | Program |
| Thursday 20 February | 4pm - 5pm | Grassland Earless Dragons |
| Thursday 8 May | 4pm - 5pm | Wetlands |
| Thursday 31 July | 4pm - 5pm | Threatened Species |
| Thursday 16 October | 4pm - 5pm | Asian Elephants |
Prior to its rediscovery in 2023, there had been no confirmed sightings of the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon since 1969. Habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation are thought to be the main causes of decline in the species. Zoos Victoria began actively searching for the dragons in 2014, adding to surveys by our partners over recent decades. In early 2023, the Victorian Grassland Earless Dragon was rediscovered.
During this online PD, you will:
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Learn about the adaptations and interdependencies of the Grassland Earless Dragon
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Discover how conservation scientists use key science skills in recovery programs
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Consider how you can incorporate real world conservation science examples into your classes
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Curriculum areas: VCE Biology Unit 2 AOS 2 Concepts related to key knowledge points on Adaptations and diversity.
Key Science Skills as relevant for fieldwork.
Supporting teaching resources
Digital Program
Animal Toolkits
Excursions
With Victorian wetlands playing a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and supporting a range of unique species, there is growing recognition of the need to protect these essential ecosystems. Ensuring the health of Victorian wetlands not only preserves habitat for native wildlife but also strengthens the resilience of the broader ecosystem.
During this online PD, you will:
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Learn how to teach students about the importance of diversity in Victorian wetlands
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Discover how essential wetlands are to the Victorian ecosystem
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Explore how students can gain hands-on experience in sampling, monitoring, and caring for wetland habitats
Recognition: certificate for 1 hour of PD
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: 2.1, 3.2, 3.4
Curriculum areas: Science, Environmental Science
Supporting teaching resources
Digital ProgramAnimal Toolkits
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
Supporting teaching resources
Digital Program
Animal Toolkits
Excursions
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
Supporting teaching resources
On-demand Teacher Professional Development
Animal Toolkits
Excursions
Other resources