MY FIRST SANCTUARY VISIT

Discover, and get comfortable, in the nature beyond your backdoor! While exploring the Zealandia valley, tamariki will experience the sights, sounds and smells of nature and start to see the world beyond their back door as a place for them.

Overview: My First Sanctuary Visit is all about exploration, discovery and making tamariki comfortable being in nature. Nature is filled with wonder and surprise from the tiniest of insects to the tallest of trees. Sometimes though, what might be around the corner can be a bit scary. My First Sanctuary Visit aims to take the scary out of nature to maximise the wonder and awe for tamariki.

During this session you will be accompanied by a Zealandia educator. Upon arrival, tamariki will find out about the sanctuary before heading out to explore, discover and experience the sights, sounds and smells of nature. To support your learning we will also do some fun and interactive activities along the way.

Suitable for: Children 3-5 yrs

Duration: Up to 2.5 hours (negotiable to suit, including time for you to eat your own packed morning or afternoon tea)

Timeslots: 9.30am, 10.30am or 12.00pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 children. Maximum 25 children.

Cost: $9.50 per child. For every two (2) children you can bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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MINI-BEASTS

Through hands-on activities and exploration of the Zealandia ngahere, ECE tamariki will go on a voyage of discovery into the world of Mini-beasts.

Overview: Zealandia offers 225ha for you to explore with your tamariki. You will be greeted by a Zealandia education ranger upon arrival, given a brief introduction and tools to search for and identify bugs, then set out to explore the valley at your own pace and direction.

Suitable for: Children 3-5 yrs

Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours (including time for you to eat your own packed morning or afternoon tea)

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 children. Maximum 35 children.

Cost: $7.50 per child. For every two (2) children you can bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

If price is a barrier to your schools visit, please get tin touch with us at education@visitzealandia.com

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Overview: Zealandia offers 225ha for you to explore with your tamariki. You will be greeted by a Zealandia education ranger upon arrival, given a brief introduction to the sanctuary valley and then set free to explore at your own pace and direction.

Ages: 0-5 yrs

Duration: 2-3 hours

Cost: $7.50 per child. For every two (2) children you can bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 each. Zealandia membership does not apply.

Numbers: Minimum 10 children. Maximum 40 children.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or book online.

Overview: Can’t quite find the right date to visit the sanctuary or enough adults to accompany you on your trip? No problem; let us come to you. Zealandia Education Rangers are ready and willing to visit your centre and explore Nature at your place. Outreach sessions can be tailored to meet relevant themes and outcomes. An outreach visit from Zealandia is a fun and engaging  experience for all!

Ages: 0-5 yrs.

Cost: Varies depending on number and nature of sessions. Multiple sessions available upon request.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or enquire online.

Overview: Nature at Your Place is a free three session programme generously supported by the T-Gear charitable trust. Learning outcomes for this programme are flexible. Your objective may be to connect students with the natural world; to learn about New Zealand species; to improve your school grounds to encourage and support native wildlife. Zealandia Educators can act as facilitators to kickstart a school project, inspiring students to learn about native flora and fauna and how to support it in their community.

The programme offers:

- Outreach pre-visit to school by Zealandia Educator

- Sanctuary visit

- Outreach post-visit to school by Zealandia Educator

Curriculum links:
Year 1-3: Living World
Year 4-8: Science, Social Science, Technology
Year 9-13: Science, Technology

Duration:
Outreach pre-visit - Max 3 hours (incl travel time for Zealandia staff).
Sanctuary visit - 2.5 hours facilitated session either morning or afternoon.
Outreach post-visit - Max 3 hours (incl travel time for Zealandia staff)

Suitable for: Yr 1-13

Numbers: The programme supports 50 students (incl transport to Zealandia). Larger group sizes are possible but charges will apply.

Cost: Free for up to 50 students. Additional students will be charged at $9.50 each (maximum 60 students for the sanctuary session). For every four (4) students visiting the sanctuary you can bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged at $24 pp.

Available to: Students enrolled at a decile 1-6 New Zealand school.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or enquire online.

Overview: Can’t quite find the right date to visit the sanctuary or enough adults to accompany you on your trip? No problem; let us come to you. ZEALANDIA Education Rangers are ready and willing to visit your centre and explore Nature at your place. Outreach sessions can be tailored to meet relevant themes and outcomes. An outreach visit from ZEALANDIA is a fun and engaging experience for all!

Suitable for: Yr 1-8

Cost: Varies depending on number and nature of sessions. Multiple sessions available upon request.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or enquire online.

THE FAMILY OF LIFE

Students begin to understand the tree of life and the relationships between the many species that exist on the planet. Students then explore the sanctuary and encounter species unique to New Zealand.

Overview: Just minutes from the centre of our capital city, Zealandia is a regenerating natural habitat for many rare native & endemic species. It provides a wonderful context for students to experience the rich biodiversity of New Zealand and consider the impact of people upon it – both positive and negative.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Experience the valley at Zealandia, teeming with the sights and sounds of the natural world.
• - Witness the dramatic story of New Zealand’s natural history in the Zealandia exhibition.
• - Encounter many rare & endangered New Zealand species in a regenerating native forest.
• - Learn about how New Zealand species have adapted to their environment and how introduced species are putting them at risk.
• - Learn about the concept of a wildlife sanctuary, and how people can work to protect vulnerable species.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 1-3

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm.

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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MINI-BEASTS

Students will learn about simple classification, life cycles and the habitats of these small but critical creatures. They will discover the important role of mini-beasts in the environment.

Overview: In this hands-on session students get to explore what bugs really are and what they need to survive. Storytelling is intertwined with a bug hunt in the sanctuary, where students will see what's hidden in the ground in a place like Zealandia.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an indoor interactive activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. Students will with Zealandia Educators:

• - Learn what bugs are and start to tell some of them apart.
• - Get their hands dirty.
• - Learn about food webs and the importance of the creatures hidden in the ground.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 1-3

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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SPECIAL SPECIES

Students experience and learn about the unique biodiversity of New Zealand’s native and endemic species.

Overview: Just minutes from the centre of our capital city, Zealandia is a regenerating natural habitat for many rare native & endemic species. It provides a wonderful context for students to experience the rich biodiversity of New Zealand and consider the impact of people upon it – both positive and negative.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Experience the Zealandia valley, teeming with the sights and sounds of the natural world.
• - Witness the dramatic story of New Zealand’s natural history in the Zealandia exhibition.
• - Encounter many rare & endangered New Zealand species in a regenerating native forest.
• - Learn about how New Zealand species have adapted to their environment and how introduced species are putting them at risk.
• - Learn about the concept of a wildlife sanctuary, and how people can work to protect vulnerable species.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 4-8

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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PESTS & PREDATORS

Students learn about the ecological role and effect of endemic, native & introduced predators in New Zealand, the strategies of their prey and the methods used by people to manage introduced pest species.

Overview: For millions of years, native & endemic species had to worry about eyes in the skies. Then our ancestors arrived, and with them came predators that hunt using their keen sense of smell.

Students will learn about predators - native, endemic and introduced - and how New Zealand's species are or are not – adapted to resist predation. They’ll also learn about what individuals and communities can do to manage introduced pest species and the impact this can have.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With ZEALANDIA Educators the students will:

• - Experience the rich native biodiversity that is possible in a sanctuary environment free of introduced predators.
• - Consider the differences between native and introduced predators.
• - Learn about how pest species are monitored and managed in the sanctuary and around New Zealand.
• - Witness the dramatic story of New Zealand’s natural history in the Zealandia exhibition.
• - Explore ways in which native species avoid predation and the challenges introduced predators present to many of them.
• - Discuss long-term projects like Zealandia and Predator Free NZ 2050.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 4-8

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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Overview: Zealandia offers 225ha for you to explore with your ākonga. You will be greeted by a Zealandia education ranger upon arrival, given an introduction to the sanctuary valley and then set free to explore at your own pace and direction. Self-guided resources are available on request.

Duration: 2-3 hours.

Suitable for: Yr 1-8

Cost: Students $7.50 each. For every four (4) students you can bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $23 each.

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or enquire online.

If pricing is a barrier to your schools visit, please get in touch with us at education@visitzealandia.com

TALES THROUGH TIME

Students enter Zealandia to hear stories of the valley: What can the valley's past tell us? How and why did the people of Wellington build the world's first fully-fenced urban sanctuary? What stories are waiting to be written?

Overview: How and why did the people of Wellington build the world's first fully-fenced urban sanctuary? The Zealandia valley is loaded with fascinating stories: from hunting ground to gold rush, from waterworks to world-class Eco-Sanctuary. Students learn stories from our past, present and future as they experience the living valley at Zealandia.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With ZEALANDIA Educators the students will:

• - Explore the rich history of our valley that speak through the historic sites hidden in our wonderful valley at Zealandia.
• - Learn how people have brought about great change to how the valley’s appearance through time.
• - Consider the future of the sanctuary and its surrounds as laid out in our 500-year vision.
• - Learn about how New Zealand’s unique natural world has been used by people throughout our history.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 1-3

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm.

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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NATURE & NURTURE

Students learn about the importance of being kaitiaki - guardians of our natural world as they experience the amazing pest-free valley at Zealandia.

Overview: With an area equivalent to 320 rugby-fields, Zealandia provides an enormous space for unique species to live without the threat of introduced pests and predators. Students will experience first-hand what is possible when humans act decisively to protect, preserve and promote our natural world.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Learn about New Zealand’s unique wildlife and why much of it is under threat.
• - Consider how their actions might impact the environment and what actions can create a positive change.
• - Consider how wildlife stays safe in nests, tree cavities and burrows, and how these are similar to human-made wildlife sanctuaries.
• - Learn about the impact of people on the natural environment in the Zealandia valley.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 1-3

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm.

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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A 500-YEAR JOURNEY

Students learn about the past, present and future of Zealandia as they experience the valley. What stories of the past can the valley tell? How and why did the people of Wellington build the world's first fully-fenced urban sanctuary? What does the future hold?

Overview: The Zealandia valley is loaded with human history: from traditional hunting ground to gold prospectors, from city waterworks to world-class Eco-Sanctuary. Students learn about our past, present and future as they experience Zealandia - how and why did the people of Wellington build the world's first fully-fenced urban sanctuary? How do we operate? What are the challenges ahead for our 500 year vision?

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Explore the rich history of the valley that speaks through the many hidden historic sites within the fence.
• - Learn how individuals and groups have contributed to the establishment and ongoing success of Zealandia, and how the sanctuary has made an impact beyond the fence.
• - Consider the future of the sanctuary and its surrounds as laid out in our 500-year vision.
• - Learn about how New Zealand’s unique natural world has been used by people throughout our history.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 4-8

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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THE NATURE OF SCIENCE

Students become scientists in the field as they experience the valley at Zealandia and document the many amazing and unique species they can see!

Overview: Many scientists conduct exciting research in and around Zealandia – after all, we’re one of the few places on the mainland where so many rare native & endemic species can be seen in their natural habitat.

In the valley, students will collect data on the amazing and unique species they encounter whilst learning about the nature of science and the science of nature!

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With ZEALANDIA Educators the students will:

• - Record data on species they see during their time in our valley.
• - Explore what it means to be a scientist.
• - Consider the role of scientists and experts in the establishment and ongoing success of Zealandia.
• - Understand why many scientists work in and around Zealandia, and learn about some of the things they have discovered.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 4-8

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.00pm - 2.30pm. 

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp. 

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Overview: Nature at Your Place is a free three session programme generously supported by the T-Gear charitable trust. Learning outcomes for this programme are flexible. Your objective may be to connect students with the natural world; to learn about New Zealand species; to improve your school grounds to encourage and support native wildlife. Zealandia Educators can act as facilitators to kickstart a school project, inspiring students to learn about native flora and fauna and how to support it in their community.

The programme offers:

- Outreach pre-visit to school by Zealandia Educator

- Sanctuary visit

- Outreach post-visit to school by Zealandia Educator

Curriculum links:
Year 1-3: Living World
Year 4-8: Science, Social Science, Technology
Year 9-13: Science, Technology

Duration:
Outreach pre-visit - Max 3 hours (incl travel time for ZEALANDIA staff).
Sanctuary visit - 2.5 hours facilitated session either morning or afternoon.
Outreach post-visit - Max 3 hours (incl travel time for ZEALANDIA staff)

Suitable for: Yr 1-13

Numbers: The programme supports 50 students (incl transport to ZEALANDIA). Larger group sizes are possible but charges will apply.

Cost: Free for up to 50 students. Additional students will be charged at $9.50 each (maximum 60 students for the sanctuary session). For every four (4) students visiting the sanctuary you can bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged at $24 pp.

Available to: Students enrolled at a decile 1-6 New Zealand school.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or enquire online.

Overview: Can’t quite find the right date to visit the sanctuary or enough adults to accompany you on your trip? No problem; let us come to you. Zealandia Education Rangers are ready and willing to visit your centre and explore Nature at your place. Outreach sessions can be tailored to meet relevant themes and outcomes. An outreach visit from Zealandia is a fun and engaging experience for all!

Suitable: Yr. 9-13

Cost:  Varies depending on number and nature of sessions. Multiple sessions available upon request.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or enquire online.

PLEASE DON'T FEED THE KĀKĀ

Get your year 9-10 students involved in the solution! Please don’t feed the kākā presents students with a real-world situation and challenges them to come up with a campaign to help prevent an undesired public behaviour – feeding kākā!

Overview: In this session, students are challenged to help Zealandia solve a real issue it is facing with supporting kākā conservation and breeding – to try to get the public to stop feeding kākā in their own backyards.

Participants will be presented with the issue and will be challenged to help come up with a campaign that Zealandia could deliver in local suburbs (or even wider Wellington) to help prevent an undesired public behaviour – feeding kākā!

Their campaigns will use the principles of a Community-Based Social Marketing (CBSM) in a simplified format.This step by step process will help guide students to a practical solution to the problem that has the best chance of success!

Session Type: This is a facilitated session where students will get to experience the Zealandia valley, witness kākā up close and then take this experience to support the continued conservation of the species.

With the Zealandia Educator, students will:

• - Gain an understanding of effective strategies to use in targeting behaviour change (specifically using Community Based Social Marketing as a model)
• - Gain an understanding of the challenges and complexities of trying to influence or change people’s behavior to meet conservation outcomes
• - Orally present purposeful ideas to their peers
• - Feel more empowered to action change in their communities to support a conservation cause

This session aims to challenge students to come up with a solution to a given issues using elements of a social inquiry approach, by allowing them to:

• - Ask questions, gather information and background ideas, and examine relevant current issues
• - Explore and analyse people’s values and perspectives
• - Consider the ways in which people make decisions and participate in social action

Curriculum links: Social studies – Level 4 & 5. English – Level 4 & 5

Suitable for: Yr 9-10

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.15pm - 2.45pm, or 1.30pm - 4pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 30 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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A LIVING WORLD

Students experience the unique biodiversity of Aotearoa New Zealand at Zealandia and learn about the dramatic impact of people upon it.

Overview: Just minutes from the centre of our capital city, Zealandia is a regenrating natural habitat for many rare native & endemic species. It provides a wonderful context for students to directly experience the rich biodiversity of Aotearoa New Zealanda and consider the impact of people upon it - both positive and negative.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Encounter rare and endangered NZ species in a beautiful valley of regenerating native bush.
• - Consider the adaptations of various native species that suit them to their environment.
• - Witness life processes in action - from nesting to decomposition.
• - Learn about the methods used in and around the sanctuary to restore and monitor populations of native species..
• - Witness the dramatic story of Aotearoa New Zealand's natural history in the Zealandia exhibition.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences.

Suitable for: Yr 9-13

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.15pm - 2.45pm, or 1.30pm - 4pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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*PLEASE NOTE*

After the passing of Nio and Orbell this year, we do not currently have any takahē living at the Wetlands area. For now, Bendigo and Waitaa remain in the upper valley where they often delight visitors and resident photographers with unexpected encounters. The pair do have access right down to the Te Māhanga track where they sometimes explore. At this stage we are still planning to offer 'Where have all the Takahē gone?' sessions in 2025 and enocurage schools to reach out if they are interested in booking sessions.

WHERE HAVE ALL THE TAKAHĒ GONE?

'Where have all the takahē gone?' explores the communities in which takahē currently live and the impact of the presence or absence of introduced mammals within these communities.

Zealandia offers a unique opportunity to encounter the iconic takahē, giving students an appreciation for the challenges these amazing birds encounter daily in the environments in which they live. This session supports Biology Achievement Standard 91158.

Overview: In this study day, students engage in indoor workshops and a two hour walk in the sanctuary, deepening their understanding of the ecological principles at play in the different communities in which takahē are found. Discussion centres around the key species, their interactions, adaptations and the impact of introduced mammals on the communities, as well as considering the various biotic and abiotic factors at play.

Session Type: The morning 9.30am - 1pm is facilitated by Zealandia Educators who will support the students in their learning and observations. The afternoon 1pm - 2.30pm is self-guided, where teachers and the group will have access to the education room, plenty of resources, and have one Educator on site to support with group discussions and other queries. The Zealandia Educator will not be facilitating the afternoon. Please see this padlet for session plan and resources associated with the session.

Curriculum links: Level 7 Living World, Ecology: Explore ecological distribution patterns and explain possible causes for these patterns.

Suitable for: Yr 12

Duration: 3.5 hours (9.30am - 1pm), with optional additional 2.5 hour self-guided (1pm - 2.30pm).

Timeslots: 9.30am - 1pm or 9.30am - 2.30pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum ~50 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $15.00 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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Overview: Zealandia offers 225ha for you to explore with your ākonga. You will be greeted by a Zealandia Education Ranger upon arrival, given an introduction to the sanctuary valley and then set free to explore at your own pace and direction. Self-guided resources and suggestions are available on request.

Duration: 2-3 hours.

Suitable for: Yr 9-13

Cost: Students $7.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults above required ratio will be charged $23 each.

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com or enquire online.

CITIZEN SCIENTISTS

Students become scientists in the field as they experience the Zealandia valley and document the many amazing and unique species that live there!

Overview: Many scientists conduct exciting research in and around Zealandia  - after all, it's one of the few places on the mainland where so many rare native & endemic species can be seen in their natural habitat in such close proximity to a university! In our valley, students will learn about some of the research conducted at the sanctuary and carry out observations with a bird count.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Learn about the role of scientists and experts in the establishment and ongoing success of Zealandia.
• - Undertake data collection on species out in the sanctuary.
• - Understand how they can contribute to citizen science projects in their communities.
• - Learn about the research conducted by scientists in and around Zealandia.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences, Technology.

Suitable for: Yr 9-13

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.15pm - 2.45pm, or 1.30pm - 4pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp

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SANCTUARY & SOCIETY

Students enter the world's first fully-fenced urban sanctuary and learn about its origin, societal impact and ongoing growth as a successful ecotourism project in the heart of the New Zealand capital.

Overview: The Zealandia valley is loaded with human history: from traditional hunting ground to gold prospectors, from city waterworks to world-class EcoSanctuary. Students learn about our past, present and future as they experience Zealandia - how and why did the people of Wellington build the world's first fully-fenced urban sanctuary? How do we operate? What challenges might the future present for our 500-year vision?

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Explore the rich history of the valley that speak through the historic sites hidden in our wonderful valley at Zealandia.
• - Learn how individuals, community groups and government have contributed to the establishment and ongoing success of Zealandia EcoSanctuary.
• - Consider how the sanctuary has made an impact to the environment and community beyond the fence.
• - Explore the concept of Eco-Tourism.
• - Witness the dramatic story of New Zealand’s natural history in the Zealandia Exhibition.
• - Consider the future of the sanctuary and its surrounds as laid out in our 500-year vision.
• - Learn about how New Zealand’s unique natural world has been used and regarded by people throughout our history.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences, Technology.

Suitable for: Yr 9-13

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.15pm - 2.45pm, or 1.30pm - 4pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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PESTS & PREDATORS : MANAGING MAMMALS

Learn about the ecological role and effect of endemic, native & introduced predators in Aotearoa New Zealand, the strategies of their prey and the methods used by people to manage introduced pest species.

Overview: For millions of years, our native & endemic species had to worry about eyes in the skies. Then our ancestors arrived and with them came predators that hunt using their keen sense of smell. Students will learn about predators - native endemic and introduced - and how New Zealands species are – or are not – adapted to resist predation. They’ll also learn about what individuals and communities can do to manage introduced pest species and the impact this can have.

Session Type: Facilitated 2.5 hour session consisting of an interactive indoor activity and a ~2 hour guided walk in smaller groups. With Zealandia Educators the students will:

• - Learn about the strategies used by native and introduced species to find food.
• - Explore ways in which organisms resist predation and browsing.
• - Consider the challenge introduced predators present to many of our native species.
• - Learn about how pest species are monitored and managed in the sanctuary and around New Zealand.
• - Witness the dramatic story of New Zealand’s natural history in the Zealandia Exhibition.
• - Discuss socioscientific issues such as Predator Free 2050 and the use of traps and poisons.

Curriculum links: Science, Social Sciences, Technology.

Suitable for: Yr 9-13

Duration: 2.5 hours

Timeslots: 9.30am - 12pm, or 10.30am - 1.00pm, or 12.15pm - 2.45pm, or 1.30pm - 4pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $9.50 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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UNDERSTANDING PLANT & ANIMAL RESPONSES

Engage and enthuse your students by letting them see how New Zealand species respond to their external environment.

Overview: In this study day, students have time to deepen their understanding of key biological concepts, and broaden their knowledge; exploring Zealandia will give them an opportunity to see plants and animals in their natural settings. Through this, they will gain an understanding of the many ways in which Aotearoa New Zealand plants and animals respond to their external environment. This session supports Biology Achievement Standard 91603.

Session Type: This is a facilitated extended morning session. The majority of the session is spent out in the sanctuary, looking at examples of interspecific relationships in an Aotearoa NZ context. At every stage, considerations of ecological niches, adaptive advantage, costs/benefits are discussed. Processes within responses (at metabolic level) are not covered in detail.

Key concepts related to stories of New Zealand species and covered in the session include:

- Orientation in time and space

- Endemism and co-evolution leading to interspecific relationships

- Intraspecific relationships

Curriculum links: Science - Level 8, Living World: Life processes: ecology and evolution.

Suitable for: Yr 13

Duration: 3.5 hours. Short workshop in the Visitor Centre followed by an excursion into the sanctuary.

Timeslots: 9.30am - 1pm

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 50 students.

Available to: Domestic and international students enrolled at or billeted through a New Zealand school.

Cost: Students $15.00 each. For every four (4) students you are able to bring one (1) adult free of charge. Additional adults will be charged $24 pp.

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Overview: Join the ZEALANDIA Educators on an engaging and informative experience through the sanctuary to witness the native wildlife that is once again thriving on the New Zealand mainland. With everything in ZEALANDIA living wild, our Educators will help you track down some of the rarest of Aotearoa New Zealand’s creatures.

Duration: 2.5 hours, daytime.

Suitable for: ages 7-18.

Cost: $27.50 per student. $55 per teacher.

Numbers: Minimum 10 students. Maximum 60 students.

Available to: International school- and youth groups (not billeted through a New Zealand school).

Enquire: Please email education@visitzealandia.com