Taronga Western Plains Zoo
5 Programs at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Stage 3: Predator and Prey
Populations of organisms do not remain constant; the number of individuals can increase and decrease over time. Predator and prey relationships contribute to these changes. Both predator and prey species have remarkable adaptations which help them survive in their environment. Students will meet a variety of predator and prey species and apply their keen observation skills to differentiate between their adaptations.
Stage 2 - 3: Marradir, Garay, Birdany Tour
This workshop is a unique, guided walking tour of the Taronga Western Plains Zoo site. Students will engage with Dreaming stories and cultural learnings while highlighting the strong connections between Aboriginal people and the natural world.
Stage 6: Tourism - People & Economic Activity
In this workshop students will learn about TWPZ as an economic enterprise operation at a local scale. Taronga educators will provide information on the nature of the Zoo as an economic enterprise, focusing on the linkages and flows of people, goods, services and ideas, and the effects of global changes on the Zoo’s operations.
Stage 2: The Earth's Environment
In this workshop students will examine the unique features of Australian and Sumatran habitats and meet some animals that depend on these environments. Students will discover the ways people value and conserve environments, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. They will learn how their everyday consumer choices impact critical environments across the globe. While in grounds, a visit to the Wild Asian Wetlands is valuable to reinforce the concepts discussed in this workshop.
Stage 3 - 5: Exhibit Design
When designing zoo exhibits, Taronga aims to reproduce each animals natural environment. In this workshop, students will learn about how the behavioural and physiological needs of an animal are the primary consideration in designing their exhibit. They will examine how animal welfare, enrichment, keeper safety, visitor engagement and sustainability also significantly inform the design process and discover the range of styles that characterise modern exhibit design.