Education

Overview
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.
DOLPHIN COVE PRESENTATIONS
Dolphin General
An overview of marine mammals including basic adaptations, husbandry and training techniques used at Sea World and conservation issues.
Dolphin Adaptations
Focused on the specific adaptations dolphins utilise in the marine environment.
POLAR BEAR SHORES PRESENTATION
Polar Bear General
An overview of marine mammals including basic adaptations, husbandry and training techniques used at Sea World and conservation issues.
Environmental Issues
Focuses on environmental issues in the Arctic region.
Exhibit Design
Focuses on Sea World’s Polar Bear Shores exhibit design and enrichment programs.
SHARK BAY PRESENTATIONS
Sharks, Rays & Fishes General
An overview of Sharks, Rays and Fishes including basic adaptations, husbandry techniques used at Sea World and conservation issues.
Food Chains
Food chains of the oceans from invertebrates through to large predatory sharks.
TOURISM PRESENTATION
Theme parks offer a wide variety of employment opportunities including Sales & Marketing and Human Resources. Project Tourism allows students, who are potential tourism employees of the future, to learn more about these areas. The students are able to hear realistic stories, gain enthusiasm and passion for tourism and become aware of positions that are available within the industry.
PHYSICS AND MATHS TRAILS
Sea World offers Physics and Maths Trails, allowing students to independently complete worksheets during their excursion. Teachers can tailor their own program by cutting and pasting from the workbooks, contact Sea World Marine Education staff for your copy. The students work independently (or in groups) to complete their worksheets during their visit.
Bookings and enquiries for domestic* school excursions can be made through the School Excursions and Education Department:
Telephone: +61 7 5588 2209
Fax: +61 7 5588 2187
Email: wvtp.education@wvtp.com.au
*Australian and New Zealand residents
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