This interactive session is designed to support classroom learning on evolution, by delving into topics such as variation, mutations and natural selection. Students will work together to explore these concepts using the state-of-the-art education facility, Zoorassic World. They will also investigate the evolution of dinosaurs, birds and reptiles by visiting some of these species at Dublin Zoo.

In this module, students will actively engage in examining an important sustainability issue and its impact on wildlife. Linked to SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, students will evaluate consumer choices in terms of their impact on the environment and identify realistic ways they can purchase and consume more responsibly to protect wildlife. The module will conclude with a visit to an endangered species to learn about the challenges they face and what we can all do to help.

Dublin Zoo’s new Applied Genetics programme for Senior Cycle will provide your students with an opportunity to see how some of the genetic concepts they have studied in class can be applied to conservation work, both in zoos and in the wild. This workshop focuses on the application of three components from the Leaving Certificate Genetics curriculum – genetic inheritance, DNA profiling, and sex linkage using fun, interactive activities for students in a classroom setting, followed by a visit to one of our animal habitats. This workshop is intended for students who have already studied these concepts in class.

Dublin Zoo’s new Introduction to Genetics programme for Transition Year will provide your students with an introduction to several genetics’ concepts through the lens of wildlife and conservation. These concepts are explored through fun, interactive activities for students in a classroom setting, followed by a visit to one of our animal habitats.

Have your students ever wanted to design a habitat at Dublin Zoo? Well, now’s their chance! On this programme, students will learn about the many considerations that go into designing suitable habitats for wildlife using real-life examples from Dublin Zoo. They will then work in teams to design an animal habitat using their new knowledge.