Middle School
Grade 6-9
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
(SOSE PS 4.2; Science LL 5.3)
We are all aware of the dire situation that our planet’s endangered species are facing. We consider the causes and effect that have resulted in a global decline, not seen since the extinction of dinosaurs. We also share information about the amazing work being carried out by Australia Zoo and Wildlife Warriors to turn this situation around.
- Animal Adaptations
(Science LL 4.1, 5.1)
Crocodilians have remained relatively unchanged for 100 million years. Your students will learn how the crocodile’s structural and behavioural adaptations have ensured its phenomenal success as an organism. After investigating the crocodile, we throw open the discussion to your students prompting them to uncover the relationship between adaptation, environment and survival with other animals.
- Old Zoo New Zoo
(SOSE PS 3.5, TCC 4.2)
Australia Zoo has changed a lot since the old days when it was known as the Beerwah Reptile Park, exhibiting Bob Irwin’s collection of lizards and snakes. This talk gives you all the history you need in order to really appreciate where we have come from and where we’re going.
