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Things to know

  • Location

    Taronga Zoo Sydney
  • Primary School Day

    Tuesday 18th August 2026
  • Secondary School Day

    Wednesday 19th August 2026
  • Cost

    $25.50 per student for NSW Government Schools, or $30.50 per student for non-NSW Government Schools.

Celebrate National Science Week at Taronga Zoo

Join us for a unique, Science Week adventure where students become scientists as they uncover the wonders of the natural world through hands-on discovery.

Across ten interactive learning stations, students will investigate animal adaptations, ecosystems, conservation technologies, and First Nations knowledge systems. Equipped with a Science Passport, students will travel through the Zoo collecting stamps, recording their observations, and capturing questions that spark their curiosity. Every activity is designed to foster scientific thinking and inquiry.

Primary School Day - Tuesday 18th August 2026
Secondary School Day - Wednesday 19th August 2026

Explore our Science Week stations

  • Nature's Wardrobe
    Predator vs Prey
    Diet Detectives
    Tracks Tell the Tale
    Bugging Out

  •  Purposeful Plants
    Cultural Tools
    Trackers in Training
    Inside Out
    Through the Lens

About

Students explore animal specimens, microscopes, and technologies like trackers and X-rays to build scientific inquiry skills. They also engage with First Nations perspectives through cultural plants, tools, and stories that highlight deep environmental knowledge and care for Country. This immersive experience encourages observation, questioning, and investigation, combining hands-on science, cultural insights, and real-world conservation to inspire curiosity and a deeper understanding of the natural world at Taronga Zoo.

Places are limited. Book your Science Week excursion today and give your students the opportunity to explore science in action at Taronga Zoo.