Adelaide Zoo
Zoos SA is a charitable society dedicated to conservation with a mission to save species from extinction and to connect people with nature. Zoos SA has two zoos – Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo.
Adelaide Zoo works collaboratively with the Department for Education and Child Development to design and implement programs that connect people with nature by informing, empowering and inspiring people to take action for conservation.
Adelaide Zoo offers self-facilitated and Zoo staff facilitated programs are aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SA Teaching for Effective Learning (TfEL). Learning programs reflect ‘big’ educational ideas around conservation and sustainability with an emphasis on youth voice and agency. The programs incorporate action-based learning and inquiry methodologies.
Address:
Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Adelaide Zoo
Frome Rd, Adelaide SA, Australia
School bookings
ALL school visits must be booked in advance.
To book a visit please contact Adelaide Zoo.
Organising your visit
To receive the entry price discount for education groups you must book at least one week before your visit.
Planning a visit to Adelaide Zoo
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Filter programs for Adelaide Zoo
| TITLE | SUMMARY | SUBJECTS | FORMAT | level_hfilter | area_hfilter | capability_hfilter | priority_hfilter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Zoosnooze: overnight secondary program | … | Science | Special Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | science | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | You can care for animals too: Reception to Year 7 | … | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 | science | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Lifecycles Year 1-4 | … | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | science | sustainability | |
 | Going Ape: Year 9 Geography – saving species from extinction | … | HASS - Geography | Program | 08 09 10 | hass-geography | ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Going Ape: Saving species from extinction | … | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Creatures’ Features: Years 4-7 | … | Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | science | critical-and-creative-thinking | sustainability |
 | Kindy Zoo: Aussie Animals | … | Science | Program | early-years f | science | ethical-understanding literacy numeracy personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Animal Homes | … | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | science | sustainability | |
 | Animal Groups (Classification) R-Year 3 | … | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | hass-geography science | ||
 | Adaptation Adventure eBook | This eBook takes students on a trail around the zoo to observe animal behaviour and take note of adaptations and learn about how the animals are cared for. They also record their observations on their iPads. | HASS - Geography Science | Digital/eLearning | 05 | hass-geography science | critical-and-creative-thinking | sustainability |
 | Zoosnooze Community Groups – Friday Night | An Adelaide Zoo Zoosnooze includes facilitated education sessions and guided night walks, highlighting important animal and habitat conservation issues. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship | Program | 08 09 11 12 | hass-civics-and-citizenship | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
| Kindy Zoo: Australian Animals | A 30 minute information session with an education officer about Australian Animals including a close up with a live zoo animal. | Science | Program | early-years | science | personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Kindy Zoo: Animals Up Close | A 30 minute information session with an education officer about animals needs including a close-up with a live zoo animal. | Science | Program | early-years | science | personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Amazing Animal Body Systems: Year 8 Science | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about unique animal body system adaptations related to the animal collections at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | Science | Program | 08 09 | science | personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Zoosnooze overnight program: Reception to Year 7 | An Adelaide Zoo Zoosnooze includes facilitated education sessions and guided night walks, highlighting important animal and habitat conservation issues. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 04 05 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Zoo School: Two or Three Day Program Years 4-7 | A two or three day program based in a zoo classroom researching important conservation themes related to threatened species and their habitats. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship HASS - Geography Science | Program | 05 06 07 | hass-civics-and-citizenship hass-geography science | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Tourism and Adelaide Zoo: Years 8-12 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer to focus on tourism and Zoos SA. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship HASS - Economics and Business Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-civics-and-citizenship hass-economics-and-business science | personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Threatened Species: Reception to Year 3 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about threatened species with a focus on Australian animal collections at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | The Role of Zoos: Secondary | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about the role of zoos in conservation, education, recreation and research. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Junior Zoo School: two day program for R-3 | A two day program where students research important conservation themes related to threatened species and their habitats. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding literacy numeracy personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Habitats: Years 4-7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about habitats with a focus on animals at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Rainforests: Zoo Focus Day | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about rainforests related to the animal collections at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Food Webs: Years 4-7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about food webs with a focus on animals at Adelaide Zoo. | Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | science | critical-and-creative-thinking ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Habitats and Animal Needs: Reception to Year 3 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about habitats and animal needs with a focus on Australian and Asian animals at Adelaide and Monarto zoos. | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | science | sustainability | |
 | Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Secondary School | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about ecosystems and biodiversity related to the animal collections at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Classification: Years 4-7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about classification with a focus on animals at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | science | sustainability | |
 | Australian Animals: Reception to Year 3 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about Australian Animals with a focus on Australian animals at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | hass-geography science | sustainability | |
 | Animal Observation: Years 4-7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about animal observation with a focus on animals at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | hass-geography science | numeracy | |
 | Careers at the Zoo: Secondary School | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about careers at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-civics-and-citizenship science | information-and-communication-technology-ict-competence personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Rainforests: Reception to Year 3 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about South-East Asian rainforests with a focus on animals at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Threatened Species: Wild Zoo Day – Years 4-7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about threatened species with a focus on Australian and South-East Asian animals at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Animal Features: Reception to Year 3 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about animal features with a focus on Australian animal collections at Adelaide Zoo. | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | science | sustainability | |
 | Adaptation: Years 4-7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about animal adaptations with a focus on animals at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | hass-geography science | sustainability | |
 | Planet Keeper Day Program: Reception to Year 10 | The Planet Keeper program includes a 45 minute facilitated session. Students focus on their chosen animal, meet a zoo keeper and go behind the scenes to see how animals are cared for. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship Science | Program | f 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-civics-and-citizenship science | ethical-understanding | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Threatened Species and Conservation: Years 8-12 | Zoo focus days begin with a 45 minute information session with an education officer, which introduces students to animal and habitat conservation and the role of zoos in saving species from extinction. | Science | Inquiry trail | 08 09 10 11 12 | science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Adaptation and Evolution: Secondary | A 45 minute information session with an education officer on adaptation and evolution with a focus on the animal collections at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | Science | Inquiry trail | 08 09 10 11 12 | science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |