Year 6 Visit to Taronga Zoo
On Wednesday 18 February, Year 6 visited Taronga Zoo to deepen their understanding of animal adaptations, linking directly to their CLP unit Survival Depends on Adaptations.
‘On Wednesday, Year 6 went to Taronga Zoo to learn about animal adaptations. Some of my favourite things were the seal show, where we were in the splash zone, but thankfully did not get splashed at all! The tiger trek was fun and there was a makeshift market that was realistic! We also had Mr Lewis, an ex MLC School teacher who is now a guide at the zoo. He taught us about how animals in the rainforest adapt, and he showed us a python, a shingleback lizard, a ringtail possum, and even an echidna! We even got to touch them! We also saw some endangered species in a makeshift rainforest. After that we had to go back to school, and I really hope we can go back again!’
– Anushkaa Thadani (Year 6)
‘On Wednesday Year 6 went to Taronga Zoo, we had the opportunity to see many animals even some that were not native to Australia. We all got to look at the fascinating creatures that live in this amazing world. At one point, we got to touch a few of the animals including the Murray Darling python a non-venomous snake that constricts its prey, the ringtail possum a nocturnal possum with a long tail to help it balance, the elongated tortoise who headbutts the other tortoises in its way without thinking of going around and a few more. We even got to see the seal show! The seals were swimming with the grace of a ballet dancer. Everyone was surprised when the seals started to walk up the steps. Year 6 saw animals like red pandas, giraffes, sun bears, meerkats, and so many more. We all enjoyed our breathtaking and extraordinary experience to Taronga Zoo.’
– Olivia Sivieng (Year 6)
‘On 18 February, MLC School Year 6 went on an excursion to Taronga Zoo. It was an amazing experience for everyone. In the morning, at 10am, we arrived, via bus, at Taronga Zoo and met Mr Lewis, who used to work at MLC School. Then after entering the zoo, my class went to the Savannah areas and saw the giraffes, meerkats, and lions. The meerkats were unbelievably cute and were standing upright to guard their den. Then after that, we managed to go to the Seal show. Thanks to Mr Lewis, we sat at the very front Splash Zone!!! We ate recess there, while watching the show. It was an awesome show, even though we didn’t get splashed.
‘In the Rainforest track, we saw red pandas, and after that, we went to look at Tigers! Then, we went inside his classroom of Asian animals like a rainforest. And not only was that, but we also saw lots of cool birds, a Darling Python Snake, Mr Lewis feeding cute cotton-tail monkeys, a Shingle back lizard, a possum, and best of all, an echidna! We got to touch lots of animals and even better, have the air-con for the first time all day! After arriving back at school, we couldn’t wait to go again!’
– Nina Bai (Year 6)
‘On Wednesday, Year six got the amazing opportunity of going to Taronga Zoo! This sensational event taught us about the importance of animals and how extraordinary their adaptations can be. After looking at savanna animals, like the giraffes and lions and seeing seals up close we got to touch and be around some breath-taking animals. Touching a ring-tailed possum and felling the scales of a Murray Darling Python was so surreal.
‘This zoo experience was unforgettable, and I am so glad we got this opportunity.’
– Zara Read (Year 6)
– Melissa Bye
Year 6 Teacher
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