Get hands-on with activities and observations to discover how the Zoo uses scientific information and the 5 Domains of Animal Welfare model to care for animals. How does the care we provide vary for different animals and how do we know we’re meeting each animal's needs?

• Identify animals’ needs to be happy and healthy

• Describe ways the Zoo cares for animals and meets their needs

Science: Living World

• Life processes Level 1-2: Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive;

• Ecology Level 1-2: Recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat;

• Evolution Level 1-2: Recognise that there are lots of different living things in the world and that they can be grouped in different ways.

Nature of Science

• Understanding about science: Appreciate that scientists ask questions about our world that lead to investigations and that open-mindedness is important because there may be more than one explanation.

• Investigating in science: Extend their experiences and personal explanations of the natural world through exploration, play, asking questions and discussing simple models

Get hands-on with activities and observations to discover how the Zoo uses scientific information and the 5 Domains of Animal Welfare model to care for animals. How does the care we provide vary for different animals and how do we know we’re meeting each animals’ needs?

• Identify the 5 Domains of Animal Welfare
• Explain how the Zoo meets animals’ needs in human care

Science: Living World

• Life processes Level 1-2: Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive;

• Ecology Level 1-2: Recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat;

• Evolution Level 1-2: Recognise that there are lots of different living things in the world and that they can be grouped in different ways.

Nature of Science

• Understanding about science: Appreciate that scientists ask questions about our world that lead to investigations and that open-mindedness is important because there may be more than one explanation.

• Investigating in science: Extend their experiences and personal explanations of the natural world through exploration, play, asking questions and discussing simple models

Get hands-on with activities and observations to discover how the Zoo uses scientific information and the 5 Domains of Animal Welfare model to care for animals. How does the care we provide vary for different animals and how do we know we’re meeting each animals’ needs?

• Describe how the Zoo uses the 5 Domains of Animal Welfare to keep animals happy and healthy

• Identify and explain features of an animal’s habitat that helps us care for them

Science: Living World 

• Life processes Level 3-4: Recognise that there are life processes common to all living things and that these occur in different ways. 

• Ecology Level 3-4: Explain how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced

• Evolution Level 3-4:  Explore how the groups of living things we have in the world have changed over long periods of time and appreciate that some living things in New Zealand are quite different from living things in other areas of the world. 

Nature of Science

• Understanding about science:Identify ways in which scientists work together and provide evidence to support their ideas

Get hands-on with activities and observations to discover how the Zoo uses scientific information and the 5 Domains of Animal Welfare model to care for animals. How does the care we provide vary for different animals and how do we know we’re meeting each animals’ needs?

• Discuss how the Zoo uses the 5 Domains of Animal Welfare to keep animals happy and healthy

• Analyse how effective an animal’s habitat is at meeting their needs

Science: Living World 

• Life processes Level 3-4: Recognise that there are life processes common to all living things and that these occur in different ways. 

• Ecology Level 3-4: Explain how living things are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes, both natural and human-induced

• Evolution Level 3-4:  Explore how the groups of living things we have in the world have changed over long periods of time and appreciate that some living things in New Zealand are quite different from living things in other areas of the world. 

Nature of Science

Understanding about science: Identify ways in which scientists work together and provide evidence to support their ideas

Why are some animals endangered? Discover how special these animals are and discuss some actions we can take to help them. Explore the ways Wellington Zoo supports conservation in Aotearoa and around the world.

• Recognise that some animals are endangered and describe the reasons why.

• Understand the role of Zoos in conservation around the world

• Recognise conservation actions we can take to help protect animals.

Health and Physical Education:

• Healthy communities and environments Level 1.: Take individual and collective action to contribute to environments that can be enjoyed by all. 

Social Sciences: 

• Social Studies Level 1: Understand how places in New Zealand are significant for individuals and groups.

• Social Studies Level 2: Understand how places influences people and people influence places. 

Science: Living World

• Ecology Level 1-2: Recognise that living things are suited to their particular habitat.

Science: Nature of Science

• Participating and contributing Level 1-2: Explore and act on issues and questions that link their science learning to their daily living.