Secondary Programmes
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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. more>>
Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Years 9-12
Curriculum Area: Science - Living World
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge
Seabird Behaviour

Investigate behaviour of shags and albatross in response to abiotic and biotic factors. Courtship and parental care are some of the behaviours which the programme focuses on. Discussion follows on the use of behavioural studies in management. more>>
Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Year 13
Curriculum Area: Biology – Achievement Objective 3.4
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge


Human Impact on Taiaroa Head Ecosystem
Royal Albatross are only one of the attractions of Taiaroa Head. Breeding colonies of Fur Seals, Spotted and Stewart Island Shags, Royal Spoonbills and Little Blue Penguins are just a few of the highlights.

The impacts of human activity on the local ecosystem are both positive and negative. Students have the opportunity to view unique wildlife and investigate the impact of introduced species, changed vegetation, tourism, site development, pollution etc. more>>
Time: 2 hours Age Focus: Year 12
Curriculum Area: Biology – AO 2.2, AS 90769
Cost: $3/student, adults no charge

An Otago Peninsula Trust Enterprise
These programmes are supported by the Ministry of Education Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom
Contact:
Royal Albatross Centre
PO Box 492, Dunedin.
Ph (03) 478 0499, Fax (03)478 0575

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