Animal Welfare at the Zoo (15-18 years)

Join us to discover how we care for animals at the Zoo!

This is a full-day, hands-on workshop with one of our animal welfare experts that will introduce you to animal behaviour, welfare science, and enrichment—the tools used to help animals thrive. Through guided observations and interactive activities, you’ll see how modern zoos use research to improve animal care. This is an exciting chance to learn how welfare experts make a real difference for animals every day.

And the best bit? Your visit helps Zoos Victoria save local wildlife from extinction.​

Dates:
Monday 14 April – for 15-18 year olds
Wednesday 16 April – for 12-14 year olds

What you’ll experience:

• Observe lions, baboons, giraffes, reptiles and more to understand their behaviour and welfare needs
• Learn how to collect real-world data on animal behaviour like a zoo scientist
• Discover how modern zoos have evolved and the science behind animal welfare
• Design your own animal enrichment to help improve welfare
• Explore the Five Domains model and what makes good welfare for animals

Fruit and juice provided. BYO snacks, lunch and drink bottle. Food can also be purchased at Zoo cafés.

Important Information:

• This is an outdoor all-weather program; the participant will need appropriate clothing for weather conditions. This could include a raincoat, hat and sun protection.
• Parents/guardians are not required to attend. This is a drop-off event.
• There are some activities within Zoo grounds where participants will not be under the direct supervision of a staff member.
• Participants must remain within the Zoo grounds throughout the event.
• Participants are responsible for providing and carrying with them any personal medication.
• First aid will be provided by a qualified Zoos Victoria First Aid Officer.