Habitat detectives

Understanding the natural habitats where animals live brings a new perspective to ideas of ‘home’

Habitat Detectives introduces the concept of habitats as homes for wildlife. A zoo educator guides students to look closely at the environment that surrounds them, investigating the natural beauty of a grassland, forest and wetland habitat.

Once students have explored these habitats and searched for clues, they are able to meet some of the exciting creatures that like to live there.

Pre visit

1. Check out Actwild.org.au and register as a new user.
2. Watch the short video (top of page) about how to help save Eastern Barred Bandicoots.

Post visit

1. A new born Eastern Barred Bandicoot is almost the same size as a five cent coin. Organise a Common Cents Challenge back at school to support Zoos Victoria help this species fight extinction. 
2. Get creative and show your love for our local threatened wildlife. Create your own video mashup about Eastern Barred Bandicoots then share your creation with the world!

 Habitat Detectives addresses AusVELS levels F-2 standards.  It supports the cross-curriculum priorities of Sustainability and addresses achievements in the domains of Science, Interpersonal Development and English.