The ever-popular Heart Dissection Labs are back for 2026!

Participants will dissect a lamb’s heart, and learn the basic physiological functions of the heart, with the expert HeartOtago crew guiding the way! These labs will be held at the Lindo Ferguson Building, home to the University of Otago's Department of Physiology.

Tickets are FREE, but you must have a ticket to participate in the workshop. No ticket = no heart to dissect, and one dissection kit per ticket applies.

All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a supervising adult for the duration of the workshop. If you are attending as a supervising adult, you do not need a ticket.

Disclaimer: This workshop involves the use of animal hearts which have been acquired through the normal human food chain. All attendees will be instructed on how to safely use scalpels for dissecting.

This workshop has limited spots available so be sure to snap up your tickets fast! BOOKING ESSENTIAL

Thurs, July 16, 10am–11.30am

Thurs, July 16, 2pm–3.30pm

Important Information: Closed-toe shoes required.

Location: Ground Floor Teaching Labs, Lindo Ferguson Building, Department of Physiology, 270 Great King Street, Dunedin.

Contact: heart@otago.ac.nz for questions or workshop enquiries.