New Education Programs at Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park

Adelaide Zoo: Twilight After Dark Discoveries

A unique night-time learning experience for students at Adelaide Zoo, this program offers the rare opportunity to observe nocturnal and crepuscular animals that are typically unseen during regular zoo visits.

Program Highlights

• Students will use red light torches and thermal cameras to locate and study nocturnal wildlife.
• The session will explore adaptations, night vision, and predator-prey relationships in a real-world setting.
• Led by expert educators, students will investigate how these animals thrive in low-light environments.
• Aligns with the Australian Curriculum, encouraging the development of scientific inquiry skills.

This program is ideal for enhancing students' understanding of biological sciences while fostering curiosity about the natural world.

For more details, visit:
Twilight After Dark Discoveries Program

Monarto Safari Park: Language of Elephants

This interactive lesson explores the unique ways elephants and other animals communicate within their social structures. Using real-life examples from various species at Monarto Safari Park, students will gain an understanding of animal behaviour and communication.

Program Highlights

• On-site observations of animal interactions, with a focus on elephants.
• Analysis of recorded elephant vocalisations and other forms of animal communication.
• Exploration of animal social structures and how communication plays a role in survival and behaviour.
• Pre- and post-session lesson booklets, enabling teachers to extend the learning beyond the visit.

This program is designed to engage students in scientific inquiry and behavioural analysis, providing an immersive real-world learning experience.

For more details, visit:
Language of Elephants Program