Creature Keepers
Conservation & Research ComponentCurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is pleased to offer Creature Keepers for students the ages 12 – 17 years. This community course is presented by highly experienced professionals in wildlife Husbandry industry at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and it is designed for those with a keen interest in seeking knowledge and understanding of wildlife. This Course is a real zoo experience and gives students exposure to working in the zoo environment.
Creature Keepers usually has a different animal focus every holiday – Birds, Mammals and Reptiles however this CHRISTMAS holidays, Creature Keepers get to experience the Conservation and Research side of the Zoological industry. This is one of the most important objectives of a zoo and students get to contribute to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuaries conservation & research projects. In an action packed two day schedule students will get to see and be involved in heaps of behind the scenes research and conservation projects that Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is involved in.
In an action-packed two day schedule students will have the opportunity to do the following;
- Handling, weighing and conditioning
- Enclosure design and set up for captive species
- Tour of the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital
- Tree planting conservation program
Dates
18th & 19th January 2012 (max 15 students per group)
Duration 2 days
Time 8.15 am until 3pm
Venue Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Cost $120.00
Food Morning tea and lunch provided on both days
*Please note that although all these activities have been confirmed, they are subject to change due to animal health and safety issues that may occur on the day.
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