Modern Zoos are conservation, education and research facilities that support wildlife conservation both onsite and in the wild. In this fascinating workshop, students learn how exhibits are designed to support the animals needs and allows them to display their natural adaptations. They will learn about and consider animal welfare and enrichment, visitor engagement and interpretation, keeper safety and functionality, as well as budgeting and ethical, sustainable design principles.

Learning resource: download the Exhibit Design learning resource

Suitable for

Stage 3 Science and Technology, Stage 4 Science, Mandatory Technology, Stage 5 Science, Design & Technology.

Location

Taronga Institute for Science & Learning.

Availability

Workshops are available Tuesday to Friday with session times at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm. Bookings for next calender year open up Week 1 of Term 4. Please email the Taronga Education Team for questions about availability.