Investigate New Zealand’s pre-historic past.

What giant creatures once lived in New Zealand? Do giant creatures still exist in New Zealand? What do we know about them?

Giants, dinosaurs and moa have a strong popular appeal for early learners. This programme capitalises on this to involve learners in active exploration, observation and identification of creatures and their changes over time.

The Stevenson Discovery Centre, Weird and Wonderful provides a secure space to examine specimens, to question and to discuss these extinct species.

Programme Information

Related Museum Resources

Download the following resources:

New Zealand's Natural History (Y1-8)
Our inheritance from Gondwana, New Zealand's unique flora and fauna and associated activities relevant to primary science.
Background notes
Curriculum links 
Activities

Geology at the Auckland Museum (Y1-13)
Includes information about New Zealand's split from Gondwana, earthquakes, volcanoes, Auckland's geology, rocks and minerals and much more.

Galleries: Origins Gallery

Other Related Resources

 Related Activities

This programme may be combined with visits to Natural History Galleries, Weird and Wonderful, Te Ao Turoa or a gallery of your choice.

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