Zoo, Park and Aquaria Guidelines and Education Experiences
Offsite Education Experiences

DET Zoomobile

ARAZPA Organisation: Taronga Zoo

Experience Synopsis: The DET Zoomobile is one of two Zoomobiles that operate out of Taronga Zoo as part of it’s outreach program. This Zoomobile provides an educational experience for school-aged students from both Sydney metropolitan and NSW regional areas. The aim of the program is to inspire and educate students about native animals through an entertaining and hands-on experience that encourages action in the conservation of our country’s biodiversity.

Animals that are available on this program include:

• Gang Gang Cockatoo
• Tawny Frogmouth
• Galah
• Diamond Python
• Carpet Python
• Shingleback Lizard
• Blue Tongue Lizard
• Bearded Dragon
• Ringtail Possum
• Short-beaked Echidna 
• Long Nosed Bandicoot
• Grey-headed Flying Fox
• Saltwater Crocodile
• Phasmid (Spiny Leaf Insect)
• Green Tree Frog

Audience: School-aged students.

Duration: 45 minutes to one hour.

Cost per participant: AUD$3.30 per participant.

Set Up Costs: Van is currently leased at approx. $1,000 per month. All other costs (including graphics, animal transport equipment, van fit out) approx. $5,000.

How the experience is marketed: Brochure, mail out to schools, media coverage, website and word of mouth.

Staffing requirements: Full-time Educator.

Links and Partners: NSW Department of Education and Training other agencies including Botanic Gardens, Australian Museum, State Forests, Local Councils and Environmental Education Centres.

Resources to successfully run the class: Zoomobile Education Resource Kit which includes pre and post visit activities and curriculum links.

How class is evaluated: Teacher surveys.

Contact: Taronga Zoo Education Ph. +61 2 9978 4739. Email: dsmith@zoo.nsw.gov.au.

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