Short-beaked Echidnas can lift objects twice their own weight.
Taronga Training Institute
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Ever wanted to work with animals?
At the Taronga Training Institute we offer the courses that can get you on the right track - and give you the unique experience of becoming an intern Keeper at Taronga Zoo while you study!
The Taronga Training Institute (TTI) is the Taronga Conservation Society Australia's Registered Training Organisation (RTO) (No. 91359).
TTI adheres to Australian Quality Training Framework standards and provides training and assessment in the following courses within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
Animal Training short course
Enrolments Open for 23 & 24 January
This is a two day training course designed to give you the skills and know-how to use Taronga’s training techniques at home. Courses run over a weekend, 8am - 5pm.
Photo: Jay Collier
Photography Basics
Enrolments Open for 5 & 6 December 2009 and 16 & 17 January 2010
This two-day training course is designed to give participants the basics of great photography in one of Australia’s most unique and scenic locations – Taronga Zoo! For beginners, this course covers the basics of technique, composition, exposure, light, depth of field, shutter speed and how to make the best use of your photos later.
