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Sea World's Marine Education aims to give students the opportunity to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of the marine environment and promote the conservation and protection of its unique qualities for the future.
An educational based excursion to Sea World allows school groups to enjoy the animal presentations, displays, rides and attractions and attend one of our various presentations with one of our staff to discuss many marine issues and gain a better knowledge how we can all help protect our environment and the oceans where our beautiful animals live.
SEA WORLD PRESENTATIONS
At Home with Polar Bears
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Year Level:
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Prep - 8 and 9 - 12*
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Capacity:
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Maximum 30 pax (incl. Adults)
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Times:
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9.30am
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Subjects:
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Adaptations, Animal Care, *Training Techniques, *Exhibit Design, *Conservation
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will learn about the adaptations which enable Polar Bear to survive in their Arctic environment and discuss the husbandry techniques used in the care of Sea World’s bears including feeding, cleaning and environmental enrichment.
*additional discussion on exhibit design, training techniques and impacts on Polar Bear populations including climate change. |
Ever Changing Environment
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Year Level:
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9 - 12
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Capacity:
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Maximum 30 pax (incl. Adults)
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Times:
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9.30am (additional times available on request)
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Subjects:
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Climate Change, Human Impacts, Polar Bear Biology
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will learn about the process of climate change and its effects on wildlife using Polar Bears as a case study. Students will determine contributing factors to climate change and hypothesize solutions which may help combat its effects.
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All About Seals
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Year Level:
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Prep - 8 and 9 - 12*
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Subjects:
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Basic Adaptations, Animal Care, Training, *Husbandry, *Conservation
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will identify and discuss some of the adaptations and features of seals with a focus on the three families of seals and their key differences. Students will learn how Sea World animal care staff look after and train the seals, includes a talk by trainers on training techniques and husbandry.
*additional discussions on animal husbandry and a key focus on conservation. |
How to Train a Seal
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Year Level:
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9 - 12
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Subjects:
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Basic Adaptations, Animal Behaviour, Husbandry, Training Techniques
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will focus on the training methods used with the seals, including operant conditioning and positive reinforcement. We will also discuss animal husbandry and behaviours that may be trained to assist with managing health issues, includes a talk by trainers on training techniques and husbandry.
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Something Fishy going on…
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Year Level:
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Prep - 3
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Capacity:
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Maximum 100 pax
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Times:
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9.30am
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Subjects:
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Science, Marine Animals
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Duration:
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3 x 10 minute talks (Touch Pools, Coral Reef, and Open Ocean)
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Description:
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This activity can be used to supplement a unit about the marine environment. After learning about the characteristics of some of the animals at Shark Bay, students will create a diagram comparing and contrasting humans and fish.
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Hear me, See me, Smell me!
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Year Level:
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Prep - 8 and 9 - 12*
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Subjects:
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Marine Animal Senses
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will learn about animal senses, including sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch.
*additional discussion on specialised senses including electro-sensory and sonar capabilities, includes a talk by trainers on training techniques and husbandry. |
In Depth with Dolphins
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Year Level:
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Prep - 8 and 9 - 12*
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Subjects:
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Dolphin Physiology, Communication, *Biology, *Social Interactions, *Conservation
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will learn about dolphin communication, physiological adaptations and social structure using Sea World’s dolphin family.
*additional discussion includes listening to underwater vocalizations via hydrophone, identification of impacts on wild dolphin populations, how to combat these impacts, includes a talk by trainers on training techniques and husbandry. |
Who eats Who?!
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Year Level:
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3 - 8
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Capacity:
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Maximum 100 pax
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Subjects:
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Food Chains, Conservation, Human Impacts
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will learn what a food chain is and how it works using a basic marine food chain as an example. The group will identify impacts on marine ecosystems, discuss how this might affect food chains and suggest solutions to the problems. Students will also learn about sharks and general animal information relating to the animals housed at Sea World.
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Who’s Coming for Dinner?
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Year Level:
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9 - 12
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Capacity:
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Maximum 100 pax
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Subjects:
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Food Chains, Conservation, Human Impacts
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will investigate the highly complex food webs and interrelationships found in the marine environment. Students will develop an understanding of the complex ecological structure and interrelationships found in the marine environment.
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How to Hide in the Ocean …
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Year Level:
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4 - 7
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Capacity:
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Maximum 100 pax
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Times:
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9.30am
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Subjects:
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Marine Camouflage
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will observe and discuss the advantages and methods of camouflage in the marine environment; starting with fish, the activity expands to include other marine animals.
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All About Sharks
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Year Level:
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Prep - 8 and 9 - 12*
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Capacity:
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Maximum 100 pax
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Times:
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9.30am
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Subjects:
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Shark Adaptations, Role in the Ocean, Human Impacts, *Conservation
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Duration:
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35 minutes
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Description:
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Students will discuss the role of sharks in the ocean and discuss the features and adaptations of sharks. They will also develop an understanding of the problems facing sharks as a result of human impacts and possible solutions.
*additional discussions about adaptations will be more in depth, with greater emphasis on conservation. |
Tourism
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Year Level:
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Various
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Capacity:
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Maximum 45 pax (incl. Adults)
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Subjects:
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Park Operation, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources
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Duration:
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45 minutes
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Description:
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Students will gain knowledge on the history and development of Village Roadshow Theme Parks, how the parks are operated and marketed, and how staff are selected and trained through a realistic insight into the theme park industry.
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Ocean Rescue
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Year Level:
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4 & above
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Capacity:
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Maximum 380 pax
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Conditions:
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Private movie screening available must be booked in advance.
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Duration:
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20 minutes
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Description:
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Experience an inspirational journey as students follow the team from the Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation in 'Ocean Rescue' - a feature presentation screened in the Sea World Theatre which follows the Research and Rescue team’s efforts to save entrapped and injured marine animals.
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Self Directed Trails
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Year Level:
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Various
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Subjects:
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General, Physics, Maths
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Duration:
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Variable
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Description:
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Sea World offers self directed trails, allowing students to independently complete worksheets during their excursion. Teachers can tailor their own program by cutting and pasting from the workbooks, the students work independently (or in groups) to complete their worksheets during their visit.
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Presentations are based on availability, subject to change and seasonal embargos. Bookings and enquiries for domestic* school excursions can be made through the School Excursions and Education Department:
Telephone: +61 7 5519 6210
Fax: +61 7 5573 8288
Email: wvtp.education@wvtp.com.au
*Australian and New Zealand residents
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