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Kindy to Year 3

Costumes, puppets, stories and animals. We know what engages and inspires the K–3s.

All programs cost $13.75 per student, GST exempt.

Children enjoying the Magic Forest Australia education experience at Perth Zoo
Magic Forest - Australia

(Years 1-3)

Students participate in a roleplay using puppets and costumes to explore the basic needs of our native species and threats to their survival. They discover that protecting trees ensures that forests stay magical places for both animals and people. 

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding | Geographical Inquiry Skills.


 

Book Magic Forest - Australia
Who am I education experience at Perth Zoo.
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.

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Understanding
(Biological Sciences) | Science Inquiry Skills


 

Book Who Am I?
Bush Party education experience at Perth Zoo.
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.

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour | Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding | Geographical Inquiry Skills.


 

Book Bush Party
Children enjoying the Magic Forest Asia education experience at Perth Zoo
Magic Rainforest - Asia

(Years 1-3)

Students participate in a roleplay using puppets and costumes to explore the basic needs of Asian Rainforest species and threats to their survival. They discover that protecting trees ensures that rainforests stay magical places for both animals and people.

Curriculum Links
Science as a Human Endeavour / Science Inquiry Skills
Science Understanding (Biological Sciences)
Geographical Knowledge and Understanding / Geographical Inquiry Skills.


 

Book Magic Rainforest - Asia
Close up of a Red Kangaroo in the Australian Bushwalk at Perth Zoo
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.

 

Book Discoverying Australia EAL
Primary school students at Perth Zoo
Education Support

We welcome students with diverse learning needs to discover the amazing animals at Perth Zoo. Facilitated sessions can be tailored to suit your group’s needs and ablilities.

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