Term 1
A to Zoo
A to Zoo is a new, fun and factual interactive program specially designed for children up to five-years-old at Perth Zoo.
Each week children will be introduced to a different animal through storytelling, craft, movement and music. After learning about the animal, the children journey through the Zoo grounds to ‘explore’ the animal using their senses.
Age: Up to 5
Time: 1 hour sessions at 9:30am and 1pm every Wednesday through school terms.
Commences: 11 February 2009
Cost: Under 4s – $3.50 (free admission)
4–5 years – $11.50 ($8 Admission + $3.50)
Free adult to child ratio – 1:5
Extra adults – $9.50 (Adults at kids' prices every Wednesday during term)
Where: Perth Zoo
Group bookings of ten children or more to be made through the Education Bookings Officer between 8:30am and 2:30pm weekdays. For more information contact Perth Zoo Education on (08) 9474 0365.
Zoo Camp
Zoo Camp is a great opportunity to discover Perth Zoo after dark. Imagine your students bedding down for the night surrounded by Zoo animals, waking to the roar of African Lions and experiencing the morning chorus of birds, gibbons and elephants.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights (Years 4 to 8)
Cost: $65 per student
Download the Zoo Camp Brochure or visit the Zoo Camp page for more information.
Teacher Twilights
What’s new at the Zoo? Explore a range of curriculum linked activities that will help you use Zoo experiences to the greatest effect when you return to the classroom. This is an opportunity to see Perth Zoo in a different light as you meet some of the animals in the Zoo’s collection.
Cost: $40 (GST inclusive)
Dates: Wednesday 25 February 2009
Time: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Fodder and Fundraising
Learn about two of Perth Zoo’s Community Service Opportunities for students including the School Fodder Garden and Wildlife Conservation Action programs. Take a guided tour to find about fodder and who uses it, visit animals benefiting from fundraising and hear from teachers who have made these programs a reality in their schools.
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2009
Time: 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Teacher Zoo Snoozzz
This teacher only sleepover is a unique after hours and behind the scenes opportunity for educators to learn more about Perth Zoo. Workshop sessions provide curriculum linked ideas for preparing students, structuring Zoo experiences and designing follow up activities to ensure that maximum benefit is gained by students from their Zoo experiences.
Cost: $80 (GST inclusive)
Dates: Friday 20 March 2009
Time: 4:30pm – 10:00am the following day