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

Name: Kanyana Keepers: Reptiles (15-18Yrs) | Full-Day Program
Start: 2026-01-22T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2026-01-22T09:00:00+11:00
Location: Kanyana Wildlife Administration Hall

About

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

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

Participants will work closely with Australia’s native reptiles, gaining a deeper understanding of reptile behaviour, care, and the challenges these species face in the wild.

🐍 Meet Our Reptile Ambassadors, which may include:
- Pythons
- Blue-tongue skinks
- Bobtail lizards
- Freshwater turtles
…and more!

Teens will explore advanced reptile adaptations, how different species respond to environmental changes, and the role wildlife hospitals play in reptile conservation.

🐢 Real Keeper Skills - participants will step into the role of a junior wildlife keeper to:
- Prepare and present specialised reptile diets
- Observe, record and interpret reptile behaviours
- Assist with simple enclosure checks and habitat maintenance under staff supervision
- Create enrichment activities that support natural behaviours
- Learn key husbandry principles used in wildlife rehabilitation and long-term care

🧢 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!