Below is 3 of our most popular educational talks that we do for school groups. All of the talks are interactive and very educational and all of the children get to pat or hold a huge range or reptiles bugs and other animals. As parents ourselves we understand how amazing these animals are in the eyes of the children and will always make sure that everyone gets a go and that we teach to ensure conservation while respecting the animals we use.
We can chop and change any lesson to suit your needs from pre-school to year 12 with the current topics you may be covering in mind; some of the topics we cover in our lessons are as follows.
- Body Shape, structure and function
- Evolution
- Natural selection
- Food webs and chains
- Nocturnal and diurnal animals
- Growing up in the wild
- What habitats are they found in and what dangers are they in from habitat destruction
- Australian habitats
- Why do they have the colour and pattern that they do?
- What features do these animals have to defend themselves?
- What adaptations do the animals have to help them survive in Australia’s climate?
- What foods do they eat and what might eat them
- Endangered species
- Venomous and dangerous species
- Local species
- Metamorphous in invertebrates and frogs.
SNAKE SAFETY
One hour educational talk on snake safety, identification and first aid
This presentation looks at the local species of snakes and reptiles found around Melbourne and Victoria. An in depth look at why people are bitten by snakes, snake identification, importance of snakes in the environment, snake safety and first aid for snake bite. At all times the snakes are kept in locked see through enclosures that allow the students to observe the snakes in safety. We can also remove these snakes for a better view but this is only available in the warmer months so the presentation can be done outside with a 15 feet distance from us to anyone else and at all times snakes are restrained. During the show children will be able to pat all of the friendly reptiles including lizards and turtles.
Up to 35 children per class, or up to 50 for outdoor shows. Activity sheets provided.
This presentation is suitable for all ages
AUSTRALIAS AMAZING REPTILES
One hour demonstration with full hands on in and educational and fun format
This presentation looks at a large range of reptiles from all over Australia including turtles, snakes (non venomous pythons and tree snakes), lizards a fresh water and salt water crocodile. An educational and very fun look at reptiles and some of the basics that make them what they are, we cater for all ages from pre-school/kinder right up to year 12. Almost all the animals are touched by the students showing them the huge diversity between each group of reptile.
Up to 35 children per class, activity sheets provided
This presentation is suitable for all ages
CREEPY CRAWLIES
One hour demonstration with full hands on in and educational and fun format
This presentation looks at the smaller animals found around Australia and how important they all are to the ecosystem. We do a fun and educational display moving through groups on invertebrates and small reptiles and amphibians focusing on how they fit into the environment and how that affects us.
Most of the smaller animals are in display tanks that are passed around while some of the larger reptiles may be touched by students.
Up to 35 children per class, activity sheets provided
This presentation is suitable for grade 2 and up
We also do lectures to suit specific needs and can do a wide range of presentations on different topics such as endangered species, local species, frog species, nocturnal animals, food webs and chains, habitats and other subjects.
