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Habitats for Wildlife: A Conservation Education Initiative by Perth Zoo

Inspiring Young Minds. Empowering Future Leaders. Protecting our Wild World.

Perth Zoo’s Habitats for Wildlife program is more than just an education initiative—it’s a movement to ignite curiosity, compassion, and action in Western Australian students.

Designed for children from Kindergarten to Year 12, this hands-on, youth-led program empowers students to become champions for wildlife and guardians of their local environment.

Program Information

Suitable age group
The program can be tailored to suit all ages and abilities and is ideal for class groups, after school clubs and Cadets.

Program commitment
A year-long initiative fostering sustained learning through design implementation and monitoring of a conservation action project.

Registrations to participate in 2026 close on 31 March 2026.

Program costs
$15.55* per student, includes participation in the program and one excursion to Perth Zoo.*price subject to change.

Registrations closed for 2026.

Our vision for the future

We believe in a Western Australia where every school is a hub of environmental action. By nurturing young changemakers today, we’re building a community that’s ready to take bold, positive steps for wildlife and the environment into the future.

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Why Habitats for Wildlife?

In a world where nature needs our help more than ever, Habitats for Wildlife gives students the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a real difference.

Through immersive projects, students will:

Restore native habitats in their school or community
Monitor local biodiversity and track environmental changes
Think critically about conservation challenges and solutions

Program objectives

Our mission is to build capacity, innovation, and leadership in young people by:

cultivating environmental awareness and responsibility
encouraging creative problem-solving and teamwork
supporting schools in delivering impactful, curriculum-aligned conservation projects
fostering a generation of confident, informed advocates for wildlife.

Who is it for?

Our program welcomes and supports students of all abilities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can learn, explore and thrive.

Students:
From curious Kindy kids to passionate Year 12 leaders, every child has a role to play in protecting our planet.

Teachers:
We provide resources, guidance, and support to help educators bring conservation learning to life in the classroom and beyond.

How does it work?

Habitats for Wildlife has an 8 step plan Habitats for Wildlife - steps

Step 1 Students will learn about their local habitat and wildlife in this hands-on exploration.

Step 2 Students will head into the field* to survey a habitat and learn how to observe and monitor animals.

Step 3 Delve into planning your habitat project with support from Perth Zoo.

Step 4 Finalise your design, source resources, fundraise and connect with your community.

Step 5 Time to plant, build and implement your habitat at school.

Step 6 Discuss your monitoring techniques and recording methods during an online check-in.

Step 7 Observe and record animals using your habitat.

Step 8 Meet other schools who have created a habitat and showcase all your hard work.

*Field Trip is to Perth Zoo for metro schools. For regional schools, a field trip off of school grounds will be organised.

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