Kanyana Keepers: Birds (15-18Yrs) | Full-Day Program

Name: Kanyana Keepers: Birds (15-18Yrs) | Full-Day Program
Start: 2026-01-15T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-01-15T09:00:00+11:00
Location: Kanyana Wildlife Administration Hall

About

🦅 Kanyana Keepers: Birds | A Full-Day Wildlife Experience for Teens aged 15–18.

Step into the world of wildlife care with Kanyana Keeper: Birds — a full-day, hands-on drop-off program for teens passionate about birds, conservation, or future wildlife careers.

Participants will get up close with Australia’s incredible native birdlife and learn what it takes to care for the feathered species that fill our skies, bushland, and backyards.

🦉 Meet Our Bird Ambassadors and get hands-on with some of Kanyana’s remarkable avian residents, which may include:
- Cockatoos
- Tawny Frogmouths
- Owls
- Curlews
- Parrots
…and more!

Learn about their amazing adaptations, behaviours, and the challenges they face in the wild.

🪶 Real Keeper Skills - participants will step into the role of a wildlife keeper to:
- Prepare and present specialised bird diets
- Assist with basic enclosure checks and habitat maintenance under supervision
- Observe and record natural behaviours
- Create enrichment items that encourage natural bird behaviours
- Learn essential husbandry skills used to support birds in rehabilitation

🧢 What to Bring:
- Morning tea
- Lunch
- Water bottle
- Enclosed shoes (required for safety)

Safety & Supervision:
The program is fully supervised by trained Kanyana staff and Program Leaders, each holding a Working With Children Check and First Aid certification. This is a drop-off program — parents do not need to stay onsite.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for sign-in so the adventure can begin on time!