Getting here
Werribee Open Range Zoo is just 30 minutes from Melbourne CBD and en route to Victoria's stunning Great Ocean Road.
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Program description
The pristine waterways and wetlands of Healesville Sanctuary are home to a wide variety of biodiversity. In this program, students will learn about wetland and river ecosystems by exploring food webs and the impacts of environmental change. They will also discover Aboriginal custodial responsibility and approaches to waterway management.
Students will learn:
- The organisms and abiotic components that make up ecosystems and food webs
- The characteristics and factors that affect wetland and river ecosystems
- How ecosystems can change as a result of human impact
- Aboriginal custodial responsibility and management of waterways
To find out more about this program, you can book into our weekly Teacher's Excursion Information Session below.
Program resources
Your booking confirmation email will list your group's education workshop time/s. Each workshop time has its own map and suggested daily itinerary. Digital maps will be provided to you on the day.
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Book your education experience
Fill out an online form to make a booking for your zoo education experience
Make booking nowYou will need to know the following to book your zoo excursion or online workshop:
- Education program of your choice (if applicable)
- Preferred date
- School name and address
- Contact details of organising teacher
- Number of students/classes and their year level
There are no keeper talks listed for this property
Plan your excursion
This program is an outdoor all-weather program; the students will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection.
The organising teacher should make themselves known to Admission Staff prior to entering the Zoo so that payment can be made. More information.
Did you know balloons are very dangerous if eaten by animals?
Instead of balloons at your next party, make bubbles instead! You could even create giant bubbles, perfect for playing outdoors!
How to make bubble wands:
You need 2 sticks and 2 cotton cord or rope. Tie the cotton cord or rope to each stick. If you want more bubbles, all you need to do is tie extra cord loops along the main cord!
How to make bubbles:
You need 1/2 cup dish detergent. Choose an eco/biodegradable brand. 5 cups of soft or distilled water, and 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin or corn syrup or honey.
Mix them together then leave for 4 hours or overnight.
When ready, dip the bubble wands into mixture, bring ends together then open wide and let bubbles fly.
Program resources
Program sequence
Program description
In Adaptations and Features Year 5-6, students will discover the connections between animals past and present – their structural features, adaptations and dependence on delicate ecosystems for survival.
Students will analyse skulls, explore artefacts and visit zoo habitats to understand the complex world of animals. Students can use their newfound understanding of animal adaptations to identify features, classify the incredible creatures at the zoo and discover the connections between all living things. Could an understanding of animal adaptations help them to learn how to care for the world’s wildlife?
Students will learn:
- How to observe the structural and behavioural adaptations of animals to survive in their environment
- About ecosystems and what animals need to thrive in their environment
- The impact of humans on places, habitats and ecosystems
Program map
Your booking confirmation email will list your group's education workshop time/s.
No, the free safari bus at Werribee Open Range Zoo cannot be prebooked. With capacity limitations in place there may be a bit of a wait on busy days so please be patient. If you'd like a more intimate and prebooked safari experience, feel check out the Deluxe Safari Adventure which is $60/person ($54 for Zoo Members).
