Programme Plan: Conservation Management of Seabirds
Take part in activities which illustrate the monitoring and protection methods that the rangers use to increase the fledging rate of the Royal Albatross. Weighing birds, trapping predators and assessing hazards are just a few examples.
Time: 2.25 hours
Cost: $4/person
| Time: | Activity: |
| Arrive, meet guide at reception - please arrive 10 minutes early | |
| 0 min |
Tour Room (30 min) - overview of programme - introduce concepts of protection, enhancement, monitoring - introduction worksheet |
| 30 min |
Observatory (30 min) - Albatross viewing - Monitoring activity and worksheet |
| 1 hour |
Displays (30 min) - Weighing of chicks - Enhancement activity and worksheet |
| 1.5 hours |
Education Room (30 min) - Albatross protection - "What would happen If" activity and worksheet |
| 2 hours |
Education Room (15 min) - Impact of plastic pollution - Hands-on-Head wrap-up game |
| 2.25 hours | Depart |
