Education Access Program

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are Tasmanian education institutions delivering formal learning.
Priority is given to schools with an ICSEA value ≤ 950, with case by case consideration for others.

Schools must be based in Tasmania.
Uniformed groups and childminders are not eligible.
Multi campus schools must apply separately.

Fees and Payment

• Program fee: $1,500 incl. GST

• Access begins once payment is received and runs until the final day of Term 4, 2025

• Fees are not prorated

• Free adult entry at a 1:10 ratio; additional adults $21 each

• All visits are subject to daily capacity

Upgrade to a Conservation Lesson and Encounter

Educators can enhance visits with curriculum-linked lessons and encounters delivered by a Conservation Educator with teachers receiving a comprehensive unit plan that is aligned to the Australian Curriculum V9 and Tasmanian Governments Lifting Literacy Framework. This includes:

a. pre-visit and post-visit hands activities
b. readings adapted to appropriate Flesch-Kincaid Year levels
c. lesson adjustments to engage all students plus many more wonderful tools and supports

This applies at the flat rate of $85 per class and must be booked within 7 days of the excursion.

Terms and Conditions

1a. Inclusions & Exclusions

Includes unlimited weekday visits (subject to capacity), discounted workshops, and Touch Pool access.
Excludes incursions and online programs.

Visits must be booked two weeks in advance and occur during Tasmanian school terms.
Tickets are non transferable.
Supervision ratios apply; additional adults pay $21.
Transport, catering, and cancellations follow standard Hobart Zoo & Aquarium policies.
Repeated no shows may result in program removal.

1b. Cancellations

• Cancellable within 14 days of payment for a refund

• If the program is accessed during this period, entry fees will be deducted

• No refunds after 14 days

• Repeated breaches or non attendance may result in removal without refund

1c. Privacy & Evaluation

Participants agree to support program evaluation via educator feedback.
Student involvement requires teacher consent.
Hobart Zoo & Aquarium complies with Australian privacy legislation.