PRIMARY
(years 1-6)
Meridan State College
(Year 1)
Curriculum Focus - Living things
have a variety of external features.
Living things live in different places
where their needs are met.
Discover new ways to learn at Australia Zoo!
Our qualified education team know
that every learning style is different, so
we have a range of program options to
suit your needs.
Take part in our education talks, self
guided tours or be shown the sights
with an experienced education officer.
Perhaps a tour of our Australian natives
or learn about the fascinating life cycles
of some of the most amazing animals and
unique interactions between organisms
in terms of food chains and food webs,
to name just a few.
Standard Rates
If you want to take the learning experience
for your students that one step further,
then you may want to consider a custom
program. These programs are tailored to
meet the specific learning requirements of
your students and national curriculum.
You give us the brief and we do the rest!
Our sensory programs also ensure that
children who may require a more hands
on and tactile learning experience are
catered for in a way that is truly unique
and rewarding. Learning opportunities for
primary school students are endless and
with an outdoor classroom this big, you’ll be
amazed at the possibilities!
Additions
$20 per student
Tribe Talks
1 adult free per 10 students
Walkabout Tours
Additional adults $41 each
Free of charge (max 40 students per session)
$3 per child (max 20 students)
Education Officer
$65 per hour (max as per Tribe Talks & Walkabout Sessions)
Contact our Education team on 07 5436 2025
or email [email protected] to organise a truly unique experience.
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“Australia Zoo was a great location
to fulfil our year one science
curriculum needs. The students
loved it and with Australia Zoo’s
special free adult to small group
student package rates, the trip was
easier to manage, safer and very
affordable.”
- K Paice
Burpengary Meadows State
School (Year 5)
Curriculum Focus - Science:
Animal Adaptations.
“We’ve now used Australia Zoo
for three years, taking advantage
of their in room koala adaptation
presentations and the broader zoo
offerings for our students leaning
experience.”
- J Herbert
Jones Hill State School
(Years 5-7)
Curriculum Focus - Animal
Adaptations to Environment.
“Talk was aimed at the right level
and gave a great understanding for
the kids. Zoo was fantastic.”
- Rob
Year Level
Year 1
Discipline
Science
Delivery
Recommendations
Curriculum - Content Description
Biological Science - Living things have a variety of
external features (ACSSU017)
Biological Science - Living things live in different places
where their needs are met (ACSSU211)
Use and influence of science : The use and influence
of science: People use science in their daily lives ,
including when caring for their environment and living
things (ACSHE022)
Nature and Development of science: Science involves
asking questions about, and describing changes in,
objects and events (ACSHE021)
Year 2
Science
Biological Science - Living things grow, change and
have offspring similar to themselves (ACSSU030)
Use and influence in science: The use and influence
of science: People use science in their daily lives
including when caring for their environment and living
things (ACSHE035)
Year 3
Science
Biological Science - Living things can be grouped on
the basis of observable features and can be
distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044)
Use and influence of science: Use and influence of
Science : Science helps people to understand the effect
of their actions (ACSHE051)
Year 4
Science
Biological Science - Living things have life cycles
(ACSSU072)
Biological Science - Living things, including plants and
animals, depend on each other and the environment to
survive (ACSSU073)
Use and influence of science: Science knowledge
helps people to understand the effect of their actions
(ACSGE062)
Earth & Space Sciences : Earth’s surface changes over
time as a result of natural processes and human activity
(ACSSU075)
Discovery
Experiences
Self Guided
Tours
Guided
Tours
Contact our Education team on 07 5436 2025
or email [email protected] to organise a truly unique experience.
australiazoo.com.au
Custom
Programs
1153
Education
Talks
Year Level
Year 4
Discipline
Geography
Delivery
Recommendations
Curriculum - Content Description
Geographical Knowledge & Understanding: The location
of the major countries of Africa and South America in
relation to Australia, and their main charactertistics,
including the types of natural vegetation and native
animals in at least two countries from both continents
(ACHGK020)
Geographical Knowledge & Understanding:The types of
natural vegetation and the significance of vegetation to
the enviroment and to people (ACHGK021)
Geographical Knowledge & Understanding:The
importance of environments to animals and people,
and different views on how they can be protected.
(ACHGK022)
Geographical Knowledge & Understanding:The
natural resources provided by the environment, and
different views on how they could be used sustainably
(ACHGK024)
Year 5
Science
Biological Sciences : Living things have structural
features and adaptations that help them to survive in
their environment (ACSSU043)
Geography
Geographical & Knowledge: The location of the major
countries of Europe and North America in relation
to Australia and the influence of people on the
environmental characteristics of places in at least two
countries from both continents (ACHGK026)
Geographical & Knowledge: The influence of the
environment on the human characteristics of a place
(ACHGK028)
Geographical & Knowledge: The influence people
have on the human characteristics of places and the
management of spaces within them (ACHGK029)
Geographical & Knowledge: The impact of bushfires
or floods on environments and communities - and how
people can respond (ACHGK030)
Science
Education
Talks
Biological Sciences : The growth and survival of living
things are affected by the physical conditions of their
environment (ACSSU094)
Discovery
Experiences
Self Guided
Tours
Guided
Tours
Contact our Education team on 07 5436 2025
or email [email protected] to organise a truly unique experience.
australiazoo.com.au
Custom
Programs
1153
Year 6