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National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
232 Boom Street
Pretoria, Gauteng 0002
South Africa
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa encompasses 85-hectares in the heart of the city of Pretoria. More than 9500 animals are housed here, including those in our Aquarium and Reptile Park. We manage the only inland aquarium in the country. Several exotic animals are unique to the National Zoo and the only ones of their kind in South Africa; the Komodo dragon and koala. The zoo also manages two biodiversity conservation centres covering a collective area of over 9000-hectares. The two centres are located in Lichtenburg in the North West province and Mokopane in Limpopo.
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June - July Education Scedule for National Zoological Gardens
The National Zoological Gardens of South Africa will be offering the following children’s courses during June/ July 2009 school holidays:
1. Junior Nature Conservator
This five-day course is presented to learners in grades 7 – 11. The course provides an opportunity for learners to be acquainted with the animals in the Zoo. Learners will have an opportunity to work with conservators as well as our farm animals. After completion of the course learners may join the ZooClub and work as volunteers at the National Zoo. All children will receive a T-shirt and a certificate.
Fee: R150-00 per child
English: 29 June – 3 July 2009
English: 6-10 July 2009
2. Meet the birds
This course is offered to grade 1 – 3 learners. They will learn about the characteristics of birds, with the emphasis on external features. While studying the bills, feet and feathers they will do a lot of fun activities. They will also learn about the bird’s nests and paint camouflage eggs. At the end of the day they should identify 20 birds and build a bird feeder to attract birds to their gardens at home.
Fee: R50-00
Afrikaans: 29 June 2009
English: 30 June 2009
Afrikaans: 7 July 2009
English: 15 July 2009
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3. An Introduction to Identifying Birds
This course is offered to grade 4 – 7 learners. The core of this course is to excite the learners about bird watching. They will learn step by step by making use of different practical activities and multi-media programmes to become enthusiastic bird watchers. In this course they will also learn more about the habitat, adaptations and role of birds in the environment.
Fee: R50-00
Afrikaans: 1 July 2009
English: 2 July 2009
English: 13 July 2009
4. The World of Reptiles
This one-day course for grade 4-7 learners is about the fascinating variety of reptiles. A snake demonstration will be performed during the course. Learners will learn about the important aspects of snake behaviour and the adaptation of various reptiles.
Fee: R50.00
English: 8 July 2009
Afrikaans: 9 July 2009
English: 15 July 2009
5. Meet the mammals
This one-day course is offered to grade 1-3 learners who will get the chance to learn about the various mammals in the zoo. They will explore their feeding habits and the features that make mammals unique. This practical course is designed to help learners understand the variety and adaptations of mammals.
Fee: R50.00
Afrikaans: 1 July 2009
English: 2 July 2009
English: 13 July 2009
Children should please provide own lunch or make use of our restaurant facilities.
Bookings are essential! Please contact the National Zoological Gardens’ Education Department at:
Tel: 012 328 3265 x 173/ 175
E-mail: rubeena@nzg.ac.za/ pseloana@nzg.ac.za
Fax: 012 324 2728
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