2008 Year of the Frog
2008 Year of the Frog supported by Water Corporation at Perth Zoo is a global campaign to generate public awareness and understanding of the amphibian extinction crisis which represents the greatest species conservation challenge in the history of humanity (read more about the Global Amphibian Crisis).
Many zoos in Australia, including Perth Zoo, are taking part in the 2008 Year of the Frog. Throughout the year, Perth Zoo visitors will have opportunities to get behind the fight for amphibian survival with special events and fundraising. Visitors can also help by making a donation to Perth Zoo's Wildlife Conservation Action.
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Education Events
The following programs are run for teachers and school students throughout the year:
Hop to it! Teacher PD
Primary and secondary teachers are invited to spend a day at Perth Zoo hearing about the latest in frog research and conservation from leading local scientists and share ideas for conservation action in your school or community. Fantastic speakers, new ideas, great resources.
Dates: Wednesday 16 April, Wednesday 9 July, Wednesday 1 October
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm.
Cost: $80.00 per teacher (includes lunch).
Bookings are essential. Phone 9474 0365.
Education Experiences
Visit the Education Experiences section of the Zoo's website for more information about our other programs. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 9474 0365 or using our online booking request form.
Frog Chorus (Years P-3)
Costume and movement combine to create an interactive education experience that focuses on the life cycle of a frog.
Cost: $10.00 per student; 1 adult per 5 students admitted free of charge.
Frogology 101 (Years 4-7)
Amphibian populations are recognised as an important indicator of the health of our environment. Find out more about the crisis facing our amphibian friends and some of the measures being taken to save these amazing animals.
Cost: $10.00 per student; 1 adult per 10 students admitted free of charge.
There’s More to Building Frog-friendly Gardens...
(Years 4-7)
There’s more to building a frog-friendly habitat than digging a hole or filling a container with plants and water. Begin a Technology and Enterprise journey by investigating the issues that need to be considered when creating a functional, aesthetic and environmentally-friendly amphibian abode.
Cost: $10.00 per student; 1 adult per 10 students admitted free of charge.
Mistaken Identity (Years 8-10)
Students are provided with an overview of the characteristics of amphibians. They will use this knowledge to leap frog into developing an identification key to correctly tell the difference between native frogs and Cane Toads.
Cost: $10.00 per student; 1 adult per 10 students admitted free of charge.
