Group 1 & 2 itineraryUse the map and Research Guide to develop skills in how to find and solve zoo challenges.

Group 110:00am Welcome

10:10am STEM workshop

10:50am Consider the Crazy about cats talk

11:20am Zoo Research and Lunch

12:50pm Safari bus for departure at 1:00pm

1:45pm Further zoo research

Group 210:00am Welcome

10:10am Zoo Research and Snack

10:50am STEM workshop

11:20am Lion Keeper Talk and Lunch

12:50pm Safari bus for departure at 1:00pm

1:45pm Further zoo research

Research guide

Stem design challenge1. Managers need new ideas that help them continue

to keep people safe and provide a fun experience for visitors.

What to do around the zooStep 1: Practice quiet scientific observation skills to gather information about what is working and what is not working.

Step 2: Share what people already know and what they saw.

Step 3: ‘Understand’ discussion questions:

• What is the ‘visitor experience’? Hint: design of space, signs, interactivity

• How are animals being kept safe? Hint: fences, locks, gates, barriers, water

• How are people being kept safe? Hint: fences, locks, gates, signs, paths, keeper and safety uniforms

• What is working?

• What could be improved/added?

• What else do we need to know to solve problems in this space?

The design thinking framework1. UNDERSTAND the challenge

2. IDEATE possible solutions

3. PROTOTYPE an idea

4. TEST AND REFINE a prototype

Teams of up to 6 students are also welcome to enter the Design Challenge competition.

Group 3 & 4 ItineraryUse the map and Research Guide to develop skills in how to find and solve zoo challenges.

Group 310:00am Welcome

10:10am Zoo Research and Snack

10:50am Crazy About Cats Keeper Talk

11:30am STEM workshop

12:00pm Zoo Research and Lunch

12:50pm Safari bus for departure at 1:00pm

1:45pm Further zoo research

Group 410:00am Welcome

10:10am Zoo Research and Snack

10:50am Crazy About Cats Keeper Talk

11:30am STEM workshop

12:00pm Zoo Research and Lunch

12:50pm Safari bus for departure at 1:00pm

1:45pm Further zoo research

RUNNING A ZOO

School:

Year Level: Date:

STEM design challenge

Zoo safetyIn the interests of visitor and animal safety, please keep to the pathways, stay behind the safety barriers and do not feed the animals or free-roaming birds. Animals may be off display for short periods due to animal husbandry or exhibit maintenance reasons. Please note: Information provided and times specified may be subject to change.

Gorillas

Emus

Crazy About Cats Meeting Point

AfricanWild Dogs

HippoBeach Café

RangerStation

AfricanVillage

IndigenousGarden

NativeGrasslands

TammarWallaby

LeopardTortoise

Werribee Visitor Information Centre

Hippo Play Trail

Dig Pit

Kubu Queen

VervetMonkeys

Lions

Hippos

CheetahCat Maze

Village Dance Party& Playground

SlumberSafari

Billabong

Lake

River ViewingPlatform

ChirnsideWoolshed

Brolgas

Main Entrance & Exit

Koalas

ConservationField Base

MonkeyPlay

Bush BabiesAdventure

Trail

Wer

ribee

Riv

er

Car Park

Hippo Beach& Water Play

Safari Station

ZebrasRhinos

Antelopes

MongolianWild Horse

CamelsBison

Ostriches

Giraffe

See the animals of the savannah on a Safari Tour

Cheetah BBQBookings essential

Meerkats

RangerKids

Meerkat Bistro& Function Centre

VillageTrader

Orange-bellied Parrot Aviary

Kangaroos

VillageKids

VillageKitchen

Shearer'sCottage

Snakes1

2ChongolaBBQ Area

Bookings essential

HabitatHaven

Map Key

Meerkats 10amOutside Meerkat Bistro

Crazy About Cats 11am

Lions11.30am

Koalas12.45pm

Hippos 1.10pm

Gorillas1.45pm

Please arrive at the Safari Station 10 minutes prior to your departure time for boarding. Jump on board, sit back and immerse yourself in the wonder of wildlife on a 40 minute Safari Tour. No food or sticky drinks on the bus please.

Daily Keeper Talks

Safari station

Other places to research

Here are some places for problem finding and solving:

• Entry e.g. queues to get into the Zoo• Meerkat Bistro e.g. noise, menu• Safari Station e.g. queues to get on the bus• Cheetah e.g. communicating about animal choice and why

the cheetah may not be seen• Hippo Beach & Water Play e.g. design for kids• Bandicoot Hideout – connecting visitors with endangered

animals that are small and shy• Gorillas – encouraging visitors to recycle their mobile phones• Pathways e.g. puddles after rain• Viewing areas e.g. for visitors with a disability• African Village e.g. shelter for hot and cold days• Ranger Kids e.g. activities for young children

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African River Trail1000 metres / 60 minutesStroll through our own African Village - spot cheetahs, lions, hippos, monkeys, gorillas and more.Australian Trail500 metres / 20 minutes Spot kangaroos, brolgas and emus in their native grassland habitat, spot the koalas in the trees, and meet some curious creatures in Conservation Field Base.Werribee River Trail 1000 metres / 35 minutes (Closes at 4.30pm) Discover the historic Chirnside Woolshed and the beautiful Werribee River.

Workshop meeting point

Toilet

Baby change

Accessible toilet

Changing Places toilet

Food & drink

BBQ area

Picnic area

Habitat Haven

Information

Village Trader

Drinking water

Play zones

First aid Alert a staff member if you require first aid.

The Zoo is smoke-free. Pass-outs are available from the Village Trader.