Werribee Open Range Zoo Middle Years

Werribee Open Range Zoo offers engaging Middle Years programs that encourage students to discover and explore the natural world, get up close to our animals, and take positive action for wildlife.
The programs aim to facilitate student-centred inquiry about our wildlife to develop a deeper understanding of the world in which we live.

  • Habitats under Threat

    Habitat loss is driving species to exctinction. Fortunately, it is not too late for many or the animals living alongside humans and now is the time to take action!
    Wildlife encounters facilitated by our passionate wildlife experts will provide students with a deeper understanding of the habitat requirements of each species along with their threats and a call to action!

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  • An African Experience

    Delve into the heart of one of Africa's most serious and complex environmental issues…poaching!
    Students become participants in a lively, interactive role-play which takes a strange turn of events towards the end of the safari tour.

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  • The Grassland Ecosystem

    Observe the threats and interactions between living things within grasslands.

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  • Endangered but Fighting Back

    The future of threatened species depends on us and the choices we make today. Together we can make a difference!

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  • Eat or be Eaten

    Conduct hands-on analysis of animal adaptations. 
    Explore some of the many different ways animals obtain food and avoid being predated upon.

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  • What's the Diff?

    Classification of living things is a vital tool  providing us with a greater understanding of the processes of life.
    Hands on wildlife encounters provide opportunities for students to identify how animals are classified both formally & informally. A skull analysis will enable students to classify a range of zoo animals based on diet & behaviour!

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  • Facciamo Un Safari (LOTE- Italian)

    Facciamo un Safari is a self-guided adventure that enables students to enhance their communicative skills in Italian in the context of the Pula Reserve African Walking Trail.

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