Kindy to Year 3
Costumes, puppets, stories and animals. We know what engages and inspires the K–3s.
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Costumes, puppets, stories and animals. We know what engages and inspires the K–3s.
All programs cost $14 per student.
Rainforest Detectives
(Pre-primary - Year 2)
Oh no - the animals’ lunch boxes have been jumbled up! Students go on an adventure through our Asian Rainforest to investigate the basic needs of animals. Your junior detectives will use the information they collect to help the keeper work out which animal needs which lunch box.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding | Geographical Inquiry Skills.
Who Am I?
(Years K-3)
In this fun and interactive experience students discover the identity of a mystery creature by comparing animal groups and their coverings. An understanding of classification gives students a better appreciation of biodiversity within animal groups.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Understanding
(Biological Sciences) | Science Inquiry Skills
Teacher Support Pack (PDF)
Student Activity Sheets (PDF)
Bush Party
(Years K-2)
After hearing an original story, children explore the Australian Bushwalk wearing colourful native animal costumes. Students report back on how our native species meet their basic needs for survival and identify actions they can take to help conserve our bushland habitats.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding | Geographical Inquiry Skills.
Teacher Support Pack (PDF)
Student Activity Sheets (PDF)
Crocodile Capers
(Kindergarten)
Join in this fun, interactive exploration of crocodiles for Kindy kids. We explore the special features of this popular reptile through song, movement and mime.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour / Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding / Geographical Inquiry Skills.
Creature Seeker
(Year 3)
Accept the challenge and find the creatures we seek. Students work together to classify living things based on observable features and explore the similarities and differences of the vertebrate classes.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour / Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Zoo Fest
(Years K-6)
Celebrate the end of the school year Zoo style! Like a true wildlife detective, join us at Zoo Fest to follow the clues to learn all about the tracks and traces that animals leave. Through a series of activities and games, students will not only become more attune to evidence in nature that tells about resident animals in the wild, but also how it takes a team to save wildlife.
Discovering Australia: English as an Additional Language
(Suitable for EAL students of all ages)
Duration 45 minutes
Students will discover Australian animals through hands-on activities and learn what makes our animals so unique. Plenty of opportunity for both group discussion and photos.
Duration: 45 minutes.
Teacher Support Pack (PDF)