I went to Melbourne Zoo on the 17th of August 2022. The first thing I got to do was a lesson based around physical and behavioural adaptations. It was lots of fun and we learnt a rhyme to help us remember what we were taught, as well as being shown a bunch of bones, including skulls, teeth and so much more. I would definitely recommend checking out all of the enclosures. I did and it made the experience incredibly enjoyable. Overall, the day is quite amazing.
Ruby J (7B)
Hello, I am Shahista of 7G and I think that the zoo excursion was a great educational way for us to further develop our understanding of classification. We were able to roam around the zoo and get our information from the posters in front of the animals which we needed to collect information from. We got to interact, thus making it much more of a memorable experience than just a classroom. I think that it was a great way to get everyone involved and excited to learn. We also had a short lesson with one of the keepers of the Melbourne Zoo who widened our understanding and helped us better classify the animals based on both physical and habitual features. I was in the “Lemurs” group with Mr. Alberto, he took us to go around the “gorilla path” and explained to us a bit more about the gorillas before heading back to the campus. I really enjoyed this experience and hope that the following year 7s will be able to enjoy this just as much as I did.
Shahista A (7G)
