Yookamurra Sanctuary - Visitor's Program
New Education Program
Education is a key component of what AWC does and this year we are proud to launch the new and improved Yookamurra Education Program.
With the aim of providing more scientific outcomes for the students visiting Yookamurra Sanctuary, we have now developed a series of guided projects which encourage the student to experience and understand the complex interactions that make up our different ecosystems.
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We will continue to provide all aspects of our existing program with exciting nocturnal animal experiences, mallee ecology walks, comfortable twin-share accommodation and tasty nutritious meals. Click to download our Yookamurra Guide for Teachers. This guide contains all you need to know about Yookamurra Sanctuary and our Education program.
Yookamurra Sanctuary is focused solely on Primary and Secondary school Education programs. You can choose from the following activities and specially designed projects:
Nocturnal guided walk- Meet bilbies, woylies, boodies and stick-nest rats
Mallee Ecology Walks– Discover the components of a mallee woodland
Whose scat is that? Scat analysis using quadrats, digital images and microscopes
Whose hair is that?>Mammal survey using simple hair tubes and computer-aided resources
Describing vegetation– Learn how to describe vegetation using samples
What track is that track?– Learn about animal tracking, and how to tell different tracks apart
Looking hard at lichens – learn about lichens and how they interact in the mallee
Bird Watching Discover the rich bird life in the mallee
Finding Frank - Radio tracking at Yookamurra - Learn how to track mammals using radio technology
Greater Stick-nest Rat
The most comprehensive experience for students is a 24 hour school camp that includes a choice of guided projects focusing on different themes (suited to different ages) healthy and nutritious meals, informative presentations, guided evening walk to meet nocturnal animals, cabin accommodation. This package includes all meals, refreshments, interpretation and support materials for $65 per student including GST. This is excellent value!
If you would like to arrange your own itinerary please download our price list * please note that the price list is currently being updated, however prices are available on request.
For further information please contact:
yookamurra@australianwildlife.org
Ph: 08 8562 5011