Programme Plan: Birds - A is for Albatross, B is for Bird
Discover what makes a bird a bird and how the Royal Albatross is adapted for life at sea. Investigate the lifecycle of the albatross and where they go when they leave Taiaroa Head. Find out what other birds live and breed on the headland. Experience how the wildlife rangers look after these birds and why they are so special to the Maori people.

Time: 1.5 hours Age Focus: Years 1-3
Curriculum Area: Science (Level 1-2, LW - Achievement Objectives 1-4)
Cost: $3/student, teachers and parents no charge
Time
Activity


Arrive, meet the Guide at reception
- please arrive 10 minutes early

0 min
Education Room (30 min)
- Albatross food - ice breaker activity
- Albatross dress-up
- Albatross life cycle display
- Weighted Albatross Chicks

30 min
Observatory (30 min)
- Albatross Viewing

1 hr
 Displays (15 min)
Treasure Hunt

Education Room (15 min)
- How to make an Albatross Happy / pass the parcel

1.5 hr
Depart
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Contact: Royal Albatross Centre • PO Box 492, Dunedin.
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