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Is it better to work as a group or alone? Explore the interdependence of life in the African Savannah by examining simple predator-prey relationships as well as examples of adaptations for survival.
With over 230 different animal species, students visiting Perth Zoo have a fantastic opportunity to investigate the different ways to group or classify animals. Students will use criteria like habitats, structures or behaviour.
Investigate the delicate balance of life within the Asian Rainforest by exploring food webs through role play. This experience also encourages responsible consumer decision-making, a way that we can all contribute to conservation.
Students participate in a co-operative learning activity that explores the effects of human activities on Little Penguins. This education experience encourages positive actions to protect Little Penguins and their fragile habitats.
Amphibian populations are recognised as an indicator of the health of ecosystems. Students find out about the worldwide crisis facing frog populations, and the measures taken to protect these amazing animals.
This interactive program focuses on the many threats facing the world's wildlife, and the different ways that endangered species can be saved from extinction. Emphasis is placed on local issues; international concerns about threatened wildlife; and programs to combat species extinction.
Learn about the historical background of Perth Zoo since its opening in 1898. Through cooperative group work, students explore different aspects of modern zoos and how these have evolved over time.
What does it mean to be a recognised 'Biodiversity Hotspot'? Do we value the uniqueness of the south-west of Western Australia? This experience raises awareness of endemic flora and fauna species and encourages students to appreciate and protect the varied life that surrounds them.
There’s more to building a frog-friendly habitat than digging a hole or filling a container with plants and water. Begin a Technology and Enterprise journey by investigating the issues that need to be considered when creating a functional, aesthetic and environmentally-friendly amphibian abode.
Students discover how Australia's position as the most isolated continent on Earth, and our diverse range of environments has resulted in animals that are not found anywhere else in the world.