Welcome to Perth Zoo

Hierarchical systems and naming conventions are used to discover more about a selection of fantastic beasts.

Overview

The Fantastic Beasts education experience explores the concept of taxonomic classification and how other types of classification such as diet and conservation status are essential in organising and caring for animals.Students investigate why classification is an essential tool for animal conservation highlighted through a variety of practical and interactive examples.

Curriculum Links

  • Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)

Resources

Teacher Support Pack (PDF)

Student Activity Sheets (PDF)

If you'd like to enquire more about The Fantastic Beasts, please email our Discovery and Learning team discoveryandlearning@perthzoo.wa.gov.au

The Fantastic Beasts Booking Request

Please note: this is a booking request form. Your booking is confirmed once you receive a booking confirmation email from our Discovery and Learning team.

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