Secondary School Programmes

Working with Zoo teachers, students will investigate a woodland/grassland habitat. They will collect, identify and describe animals and plants using specialist ecology equipment and conduct a qualitative and quantitative study in grassland/woodland habitats.

They then record abiotic factors along a line transect and compile a comprehensive fieldwork report. Students will also learn about actions that can be taken to protect habitats. A state-of-the-art ecology fieldwork report booklet is provided.

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Leaving Cert Biology:
Unit 1: Biology – The Study of Life
1.4 General Principles of Ecology
1.5 A Study of an Ecosystem

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Duration: 2.5 – 3 hours
Price: €19.50 per student

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.

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Junior Cycle Science:
Strand One: Nature of Science
Element: Understanding about Science
Strand Five: Biological World
Element: Building blocks
Leaving Cert Biology:
Unit 2: The Cell
2.5 Genetics

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Suitable for Junior Cycle, TY, Senior Cycle
Duration: 75 minutes
Price: €15.50 per student

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.

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Junior Cycle Science:
Strand Two: Earth and Space
Element: Sustainability
Strand Three: Chemical World
Element: Sustainability
Strand Five: Biological World
Element: Sustainability
Junior Cycle Home Economics:
Strand One: Food, health and culinary skills
Element: Sustainable and responsible living
Strand Two: Responsible family living
Element: Sustainable and responsible living
Strand Three: Textiles and craft
Element: Sustainable and responsible living
Junior Cycle Geography:
Strand Two: Exploring How we Interact with the Physical World
Leaving Certificate Biology:
Unit 1: Biology – The Study of Life
1.4.9 Human Impact on an Ecosystem

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Suitable for Junior Cycle, TY, Senior Cycle
Duration: 80 minutes
Price: €15.50 per student

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.

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Junior Cycle Science:
Strand One: Nature of Science
Element: Understanding about Science
Strand Five: Biological World
Element: Building blocks

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Suitable for TY
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: €17 per student

This outdoor module explores the main threats facing endangered species and the conservation work being undertaken to protect them.

Students will learn about some important concepts relating to wildlife conservation and will generate ideas about how they can play a role in protecting endangered species. This programme involves a visit to 3-4 species at Dublin Zoo.

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Junior Cycle Science:
Strand Five: Biological World
Element: Sustainability
Junior Cycle Home Economics:
Strand Two: Responsible family living
Element: Sustainable and responsible living
Junior Cycle Geography:
Strand Two: Exploring How we Interact with the Physical World
Leaving Certificate Biology:
Unit 1: Biology – The Study of Life
1.4.9 Human Impact on an Ecosystem

DETAILS

Suitable for Junior Cycle, TY, Senior Cycle
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: €15 per student

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.

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Junior Cycle Science:
Strand Five: Biological World
Element: Building blocks
Element: Sustainability

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Suitable for Junior Cycle and TY
Duration: 90 minutes
Price: €16.50 per student

This virtual interactive workshop will look at the threats species face in the wild and the role of zoos in conservation.

Focusing on species in Dublin Zoo, the group will discuss the conservation challenges faced by these species, and the actions they can take to help protect endangered species both locally and globally.