Melbourne Zoo Kinder/Early Years

Melbourne Zoo offers exciting Early Childhood programs that provide fun and safe ways for young children to explore natural environments and to get up-close-and-personal with our wildlife. 

Our Early Years programs provide great opportunities to discover, explore and connect with the natural world. Closely linked to VELS, our programs help students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that are the foundations of their future learning.


  • The Sea and Me

    Kinder
    Visit the beach at Melbourne Zoo!
    Our new kinder program creates a sense of wonder as kids explore the amazing world of Wild Sea.

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  • Habitat Heroes

    Prep - Year 4
    Many animals' habitats are under threat.  In this endangered species program, students meet a variety of animals, and partner with the Zoo in creating some habitat back at school.

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  • Cycles of Life

    Prep - Year 4
    From birth through to death all animals have a life cycle, but are they all the same?  Through meeting some of our animals, students will explore the different ways animals grow and change throughout their lives.

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  • Fur, Feathers, Scales and Skin

    Prep - year 2
    Whether they're furry, feathered or have scales or skin, our animal friends are fascinating.  This program is a unique opportunity for students to explore animal body coverings and groups through interactive and multi-sensory experiences.

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