Home Educator Event
Discover the extraordinary wildlife and ancient history of Oceania during our next Home Education Week!
Journey across Oceania, from Australia’s ancient rainforests to the coral reefs of the Pacific and discover the incredible wildlife that calls this remarkable region home.
Travel back millions of years to explore Sahul, a lost Ice Age continent and learn about its incredible prehistoric creatures, from giant kangaroos and the mighty Diprotodon to the fearsome marsupial lion, Thylacoleo.
Through engaging activities and learning experiences, uncover the fascinating connections between past and present, exploring ancient fossils, unique wildlife and extinction mysteries.
Dates:
- Monday 23 – Friday 27 November 2026
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Tickets: £8.95 per person, with one free adult for every paying child. Price includes a full day in the zoo (10am – 4pm), as well as access to all the activities!
Discover Oceania
Science & Learning Centre
Throughout the day
Journey through the remarkable landscapes of Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea to discover the wildlife that calls this region home.
From cassowaries stalking ancient forests to tree kangaroos navigating rainforest canopies, explore the incredible adaptations that help these animals survive. Discover how Oceania’s diverse habitats have shaped its wildlife and what makes this part of the world so unique.
Hands on Activities
Science & Learning Centre
Throughout the day
Put your curiosity to the test with a range of hands on activities, games and creative challenges inspired by Oceania’s incredible wildlife and prehistoric past.
Explore fossils and extinction mysteries, compare modern animals with their extinct relatives and discover hoe ancient environments shaped the species that live in the region today.
Explore the zoo
10am-4pm
Put your new knowledge into practice as you embark on your own adventure around the zoo!
Explore the animals in our care, observe their behaviours and discover more about the incredible diversity of wildlife around the world.
All activities are subject to availability.
Where next?
Check out our free educational resources or book your home educator visit.