‘Joey Club’ Junior Rangers Program
Conservation through Education
Over its 45 year history, Trowunna has operated as a conservation centre dedicated to Tasmanian wildlife protection, rescue, rehabilitation and education. The Sanctuary's philosophy has always been in support of science-based education in respect to wildlife conservation and environmental awareness and conservation through Education is of the highest importance to Trowunna to ensure the future of Tasmanian wildlife.
The next era of conservation education is now upon us with the introduction of Trowunna’s ‘Joey Club’ Junior Rangers Wildlife Conservation, Environmental and Cultural Program.
The Junior Rangers program is designed to open the door to experience-based education and provide the opportunity to interact and engage with our wildlife to promote conservation. For our little people, in particular, they are our future for environmental protection and will become the custodians of our wildlife and the ongoing survival of threatened species.
Trowunna believes strongly that it is essential to provide our children the opportunity to lay the foundation of their own love for our native species and instil a sense of responsibility to care for Tasmanian flora and fauna.
Do you love Tasmanian Wildlife?
Become a Trowunna ‘Joey Club’ Junior Ranger in this hands on, interactive and education-based wildlife conservation program, available in school holidays.
Program Information:
Children aged 6 – 13yrs (Two age groups: 6-9yo and 9-13yo).
The program runs from 1pm – 4pm (Mon-Fri) throughout school holidays.
Drop-off Time at Trowunna: 12.45pm.
Pick-up Time at Trowunna: no later than 4.15pm
On the day of your program, you will be greeted at the entrance by our Joey Club Program Ranger at 12.45pm.
Our Program Facilitation Ranger will escort you to the Joey Club Classroom and brief you on the plan for your day. You will meet your fellow Joey Club Junior Rangers and prepare for an afternoon of fun, interactive and educational conservation activities and wildlife work!
Program Terms & Conditions
Joey Club Inclusions
Wildlife Conservation, environmental and cultural awareness learning activities, quizzes and games
Junior Ranger special hands-on jobs including wildlife food preparation, animal feeding and keeper tasks
Sanctuary outdoor education session with Trowunna’s wildlife
Hand-feeding Trowunna’s free-range animals
Guided tour with Tasmanian Devil Feed and Wombat Interaction
Joey Club special afternoon tea pack
Joey Club Junior Rangers take home pack with conservation workbook, plush toy and program graduation certificate.
* Joey Club Branded T-shirts and Hats available for purchase
Program Facilitation / Child Supervision:
Our Junior Ranger Program Facilitator holds current working with children’s check, current first aid qualifications and a long history of delivering youth outdoor education programs.
What to Bring
Participants must wear weather-appropriate clothing (including rain jackets) and sturdy shoes or boots. A Junior Rangers Hat will be provided for use throughout the program, as well as hi-vis Program vest.
A Joey Club afternoon tea pack will be provided to all participants.
Participants must bring their own drink bottle.
Parent Information
If parents/guardians would like to stay and enjoy the Sanctuary, a discount of 50% will be available on the day of the program (maximum of 2 discounted tickets).
Parents/guardians cannot participate or watch/join in on Program activities.
There are a number of other local attractions in the area should you wish to explore whilst your child is attending the Junior Rangers Program. Click here for local attractions and recommendations.
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.”
~ African Ecologist, Baba Dioum
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