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.

It is important to protect endangered animals so their ecosystem can thrive, but how can we help? Discover the many ways conservation organisations help animals in Aotearoa and around the world, and find ways you can help too.

 • Explain why some animals are endangered and why it is important to protect them

• Describe the role of Zoos in conservation around the world

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

Science: Nature of Science

• Participating and contributing Level 3-4: Explore various aspects of an issue and make decisions about possible actions

Science: Living World

• 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.

Social Sciences: 

• Social Studies Level 3: Understand how people view and use places differently

• Social Studies Level 4: Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and challenges for people, places and environments.

• Social Studies Level 4: Understand that events have causes and effects

How can we help endangered animals survive and thrive? Learn how we can all work together and take action to protect animals and nature.

• Explain the demands on natural resources, and the consequences for animals.
• Discuss some of the ethical dilemmas around conservation actions.
• Describe conservation actions they can take to make a difference in protecting wild animals.

Science: Nature of Science

• Participating and contributing Level 3-4: Explore various aspects of an issue and make decisions about possible actions

Science: Living World

• 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.

Social Sciences: 

• Social Studies Level 3: Understand how people view and use places differently

• Social Studies Level 4: Understand how exploration and innovation create opportunities and challenges for people, places and environments.

• Social Studies Level 4: Understand that events have causes and effects