Kanyana Keepers: Mammals (11-14Yrs) | Half-Day Program

Name: Kanyana Keepers: Mammals (11-14Yrs) | Half-Day Program
Start: 2026-01-24T13:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-01-24T13:00:00+08:00
Location: Kanyana Wildlife Administration Hall

About

🦘 Kanyana Keepers: Mammals | A Half-Day Wildlife Experience for Ages 11–14.

Discover the world of our furry native mammals in this 3.5-hour afternoon program (1:00pm–4:30pm) designed for curious and animal-loving young teens.

🐾 Meet Our Mammal Ambassadors, which may include:
- Bilbies
- Possums
- Echidnas
- Bettongs
- Woylies
…and more!

Participants will investigate how mammals move, forage, communicate, and stay safe in their natural habitats.

🐨 Keeper Skills & Hands-On Learning! Participants will:
- Learn the foundations of mammal care and how we look after different species at Kanyana
- Explore mammal biofacts such as fur, quills, skulls to understand their anatomy and behaviour
- Try keeper tasks like preparing their dinner and helping with enclosure checks
- Observe natural mammal behaviours up-close and discuss what they might tell us
- Create a mammal-inspired craft and enrichment item

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

Safety & Supervision:
Fully supervised by trained Kanyana staff and Program Leaders with WWCC and First Aid. 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!