Term 3
Tiwest Night Stalk Briefing
Find out how you and your students can become involved in Tiwest Night Stalk, an annual wildlife spotlighting survey which runs from 1 September to 16 October. Learn how you could do it as a class activity or while on school camp and examine the data collected as a class or school.
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday 6 August 2009
Time: 4:00pm to 5:30pm
More information about Tiwest Night Stalk at www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/nightstalk.
To register for this program download Teacher Learning Programs 2009 pdf or call (08) 9474 0365.
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)
Date: Tuesday 4 August 2009
Time: 4:30pm – 8:30pm
To register for this program download Teacher Learning Programs 2009 pdf or call (08) 9474 0365.
Biology Day - A Conservation Conference
A one-day conservation conference for TEE Biology students consisting of formal presentations and small group workshops conducted by Perth Zoo staff and representatives from other conservation organisations. The program focuses on some of the current environmental issues facing Western Australia and the different strategies being implemented.
Cost: $35 (GST inclusive)
Date: 21 August 2009
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Download the Biology Day Brochure.
Tiwest Night Stalk
1 September to 16 October
Australia’s wildlife is in trouble and needs your help! Get a group together, grab a torch and survey your local area.
It’s so easy for schools to participate in this national spotlight survey focusing on the numbers and distribution of native and feral animals.
If you would like to have some fun and at the same time help Australian scientists and conservation agencies, you can take part in this year's Tiwest Night Stalk.
Great for students in any year level (K-12), Tiwest Night Stalk is fun, free and easy to do!
Download the Tiwest Night Stalk Teacher support pack and find out how to incorporate conservation action into your learning program.
Try out the exciting new Tiwest Night Stalk presentation and Interactive Night Stalk game! (requires Flash)
Coordinated by Perth Zoo, Tiwest Night Stalk is proudly sponsored by major resource company, Tiwest.
Visit the Tiwest Night Stalk website.
Junior Wildlife Conference
The Junior Wildlife Conference is a celebration of wildlife and conservation at Perth Zoo for students in Years 4–7. Please join us for a day of special talks and group activities to find out how you can take action for a better future for our environment.
Cost: $25
Date: Friday 4 September 2009
Time: 9am - 3pm
Download the Junior Wildlife Conference Brochure.