Adelaide Zoo

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Science Week

Science Week 2020 at Adelaide Zoo

In conjunction with National Science Week, we’re hosting FREE online events so you can learn more about what we do here at the zoo!

guinea pigs

More than just delicious: creating healthy and nutritious diets for the animals of Adelaide Zoo

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Tuesday, 25 August from 5:30pm – 6:30 pm

Have you ever wondered how zookeepers prepare and present food to the diverse animals in their care? This exclusive online event will explain how our dedicated keepers support our veterinary and nutrition teams by carefully preparing and presenting food for the animals.

 

Giant Panda

Dinner, animal style: how zookeepers prepare and present food for animals, based on nutritional science

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Thursday, 27 August from 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Formulating diets for all of the different species at Adelaide Zoo is a complex, tricky and fascinating business. During this exclusive online event, the nutritionists and keepers at Adelaide Zoo will take you through the science and processes involved in formulating the diets of a wide variety of animals, from the largest carnivores to the tiniest insects.

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