How does this excursion support the NSW Science 7–10 Syllabus?

The guided tour's coverage of reproduction and inheritance maps directly onto Stage 4-5 Living World content, with real examples students can reference in assessments.

Can we focus the guided tour on a specific topic, like conservation?

Yes - guided tour content areas include Conservation, Habitats, Lifecycle and Classification & Adaptation, so teachers can flag a priority focus when booking.

Is this suitable for primary as well as secondary classes?

Yes, guided tours run for all year levels, with content pitched to the group.

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Thursday 27^th August 2026
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Students can learn what a marsupial is from a diagram. What they can't easily learn from a diagram is what it looks like when a joey pokes its head out of a pouch, or why a keeper is weighing a Tasmanian devil joey by hand as part of an active breeding program. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo puts Australian life cycles — and the conservation work protecting them — directly in front of a class.

Student observing wildlife inside a zoo habitat

Tuesday 28^th July 2026
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Australian wildlife offers some of the world's most fascinating examples of adaptation.

From the powerful claws of the wombat to the camouflage of reptiles and the climbing abilities of koalas, students can observe evolution in action.

A visit to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo allows students to explore these adaptations firsthand while investigating ecosystems, habitats and biodiversity.

Students interacting with a keeper and kangaroo at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

Tuesday 7^th July 2026
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Ecosystems are complex. Students are often introduced to concepts like biodiversity, food webs and adaptation in the classroom, but these ideas become far more meaningful when they can observe them in action.

Tuesday 9^th June 2026
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Across Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have cared for Country for tens of thousands of years. Their deep knowledge of plants, animals and ecosystems continues to shape our understanding of Australia's unique environment and offers valuable perspectives for students exploring Science, Geography and sustainability.