Lower School
Grade 3-5
Tribe Talks
Tribe Talks are a thirty-minute presentation delivered by one of our education staff in our beautiful surrounds (weather permitting). Of course, Australia Zoo has a reputation for up close encounters with our wildlife, and the Tribe Talk is no exception. The presentation includes a visit from an animal, relevant to your selected topic, that your students may have the opportunity to touch. There is also time for questions and answers at the conclusion of the Tribe Talk.
Tribe Talks are charged at our cheapest supplementary educational program rate, and can be delivered to groups of up to 40 students. Depending on staffing, we can accommodate up to two groups at a session time. Can't find the exact topic you're looking for? Give us a call, and we will discuss with you how we can modify an existing talk to suit your needs.
- Endangered Species>
Science LL 2.3, 3.1; SOSE PS 1.2, 1.5, 2.2, D3.6)
Steve Irwin was world-renowned for his passion for helping to preserve species and their habitat across the world. In our Endangered Species Tribe Talk we look at types of changes the world has undergone, and how these changes have affected the wildlife we share this planet with. Using examples of native and exotic animals, we discuss these threats, as well as what Australia Zoo does (and your students can do) to help.
- Reptile Rap
(Science LL 1.2, 2.1, D3.4)
We love our snakes, lizards and crocodiles here at Australia Zoo, and we want your students to develop a real appreciation for reptiles as well. During Reptile Rap they will learn about the unique features shared by reptiles, and how these distinguish them from other animals like mammals, birds, fish and amphibians. It's a great introduction to both biological classification and our scaly friends.
- Animal Adaptations
(Science LL 1.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3)
Ever wondered why a crocodile has webbed feet, or why a koala needs so many layers of fur? Each species of animal has features (both physical and behavioural) that help it to survive, and meet its needs, within the environment that it inhabits. Using examples of animals in the Zoo, we help your students to make the connection between an animal's environment, its needs and its special features. Understanding adaptations opens up a whole new world of appreciation for nature.
- Australian Animals
(Science LL 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1; SOSE PS 2.1)
Our sunburnt country is absolutely teeming with unique wildlife. In this Tribe Talk we learn about how special our monotremes and marsupials are, and what makes them different to the mammals in the rest of the world. We also look at the ecological roles filled by Aussie wildlife, and how our animals differ from those on other continents.
Walkabout Tours
A Walkabout Tour is a guided tour provided by one of our Education Officers. Key commentary is provided at select enclosures in accordance with the topic you have chosen. Walkabout tours can be up to 45 minutes in duration, and are best conducted for groups of between 10-15.
Education staff may be booked out for particular days, so advanced planning and bookings are essential. If you have any further questions about the content of our programs, or need help selecting one that is right for your group, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- Baby Animals and Aussie Icons
(Science LL 1.1, 1.3, D1.4)
What could be cuter than woolly lambs, wriggling piglets and cuddly koalas? We take your students to the most interactive of our enclosures and examine the needs of the animals who reside there. We also consider the components of their environments and the changes which take place as they grow. This hands-on tour is perfect for the children in the lower school.
- Beautiful Birds
(LL 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3)
Calling all ornithologists! This tour takes you through our beautiful rainforest and wetlands biomes, where we check out the special features of our feathered friends and consider how these species meet their needs. This tour is also a perfect supplement to New Basics' Cockatoo Island.
- Most Extreme Animals
(Science LL 3.1, D3.4)
Crikey! Have a go at this! This exciting tour shows you the biggest, fastest, longest and most venomous creatures at Australia Zoo. This is a fun, yet educational activity for any year level, where you will meet the rulers of the animal kingdom.
- Living in Wet and Dry Environments
(Science LL 1.1, 1.3)
Could you imagine a fish living up a tree; or a koala swimming around under the sea? I didn't think so! We go on a tour to check out the living and non-living elements of wet and dry environments and the differences between them. You might be quite surprised to find out just how well animals have adapted to living in these specific environmental conditions!
