Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 2: The Art of Deception and Desire – Mimicry and Sexual Selection

Explore phenomena like mimicry, trade-offs, and the role of sexual selection through observation-based activities. 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 per workshop
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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.

Uncover the intrigue of mimicry and sexual selection in the natural world.

  • Highlights: Explore phenomena like mimicry, trade-offs, and the role of sexual selection through observation-based activities.
  • Prerequisite: A foundational understanding of natural selection.
  • Takeaways: Fresh ways to integrate advanced evolutionary concepts into your curriculum.

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 1: The Unity and Diversity of Life – A Ramble Through the Zoo.
Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 3: Becoming Human – Tracing Our Evolutionary Roots

OTHER WORKSHOPS WITH HAGAR

Climate Change: Educating for the Future – Workshop Option: Climate Change Simulations

SCIENCE IN THE KITCHEN SERIES

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

Exploring Evolution at the Zoo. Workshop 2: The Art of Deception and Desire – Mimicry and Sexual Selection

Book here

Equipment

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