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Empower your teaching. Ignite their curiosity.

Taronga’s professional Learning programs and teacher events immerse educators in real‑world conservation, cutting‑edge STEM learning and unforgettable Zoo experiences that bring the curriculum to life.

Professional learning opportunities

Taronga offers a diverse range of accredited, registered and non‑registered Teacher Professional Learning experiences for educators across all stages. Our workshops help strengthen curriculum delivery through conservation science, STEM, design thinking, literacy and more.


What you can expect:

  • Courses aligned with new NSW curriculum
  • Practical, hands‑on learning linked to the living world
  • Programs designed to support teachers in engaging students with conservation-led, real‑world content

2026 event schedule to be released soon.

Teacher events

Enjoy Taronga's bi-annual teacher events, designed to celebrate, support and inspire educators across NSW.

Staff development days

Bring your staff to the zoo and engage in professional learning designed to provide teachers with practical skills that help students engage with the living world.

Staff development days can be booked at any day in the year and will focus STEM and design thinking skills or enhancing literacy skills through writing and creative activities.

Program is delivered in-person at the Institute of Science and Learning at Taronga Zoo Sydney. For enquiries and bookings, please email the Education team education@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Taronga Teacher Membership

The Taronga Teachers’ Membership is a bespoke annual Zoo membership designed exclusively for teachers, complete with unlimited Zoo entry, education‑focused benefits and professional learning opportunities.

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