Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 1: The Unity and Diversity of Life – A Ramble Through the Zoo.

Practical strategies for teaching evolution through observation and key insights into Darwin's groundbreaking ideas. Our 'Zoo' workshops are for Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch Zoo's. Registration payment includes zoo entry. For all workshops, participants will meet Hagar at the Zoo entrance. You can register for any 'zoo' workshop via the Christchurch, Kapiti, Taupo, Rotorua, North Auckland, Central Auckland or South Auckland Flexi Conference venues.
Cost
$285 (+GST) per workshop
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Hagar Lis
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Part of a series of immersive workshops set in the zoo, combining exploration, observation, and discussion to bring evolutionary concepts to life.

Discover how natural selection shapes the remarkable diversity of life.

  • Highlights: Begin with an engaging play-based activity on natural selection, followed by a thought provoking tour of zoo exhibits showcasing unity and diversity in nature.
  • Takeaways: Practical strategies for teaching evolution through observation and key insights into Darwin’s groundbreaking ideas.

Our ‘Zoo’ workshops are for Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch Zoo’s. Registration payment includes zoo entry. For all workshops, participants will meet Hagar at the Zoo entrance. You can register for any ‘zoo’ workshop via the Christchurch, Kapiti, Taupo, Rotorua, North Auckland, Central Auckland or South Auckland Flexi Conference venues.

OTHER WORKSHOPS in the ‘Zoo Series’

Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 2: The Art of Deception and Desire – Mimicry and Sexual Selection
Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 3: Becoming Human – Tracing Our Evolutionary Roots
Science in the Kitchen: Exploring the Nature of Science – Workshop 1: How the Cookie Crumbles
Science in the Kitchen: Exploring the Nature of Science – Workshop 2: Yeast in action
Science in the Kitchen: Exploring the Nature of Science – Workshop 3: Preserving Science: The Chemistry of Jam
Climate Change: Educating for the Future – Workshop Option: Climate Change Simulations

Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 1: The Unity and Diversity of Life – A Ramble Through the Zoo.

Book here

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Hagar will be in contact after you have registered with further information. Our ‘Zoo’ workshops are for Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch Zoo’s. Registration payment includes zoo entry. For all workshops, participants will meet Hagar at the Zoo entrance. You can register for any ‘zoo’ workshop via the Christchurch, Kapiti, Taupo, Rotorua, North Auckland, Central Auckland or South Auckland Flexi Conference venues.

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Some of the things we talk about
2025 After Dark asteroids bees biodiversity biosecurity birds bugs bush Central Auckland Christchurch citizen science climate change Conservation Dunedin earthquakes Ecology fossils freshwater freshwater ecology geography geology Gisborne Hawke's Bay intelligence Invercargill kaitiakitanga Kapiti Macroinvertebrates marine life Mars Moon nature Navigation Nelson North Auckland oceans rocks Rotorua South Auckland Taranaki Taupo Tauranga Wairarapa water quality

We grew up outside, connected with the nature and believe that our kids should go outside too.

Here, at Field-based STEM, we are all working as a big team. Tap into our collective expertise.  

"Unlike scientific community programmes that are expensive and require lots of investment, field work is done by individuals and is accessible to anyone. The skills gained during field work open up a huge area for everyone undertaking it."

Tony Jones, Founder Tweet