A new and immersive learning environment is now available for school children visiting the Government-run David Fleay Wildlife Park at Burleigh Heads.
Minister for the Environment, Meaghan Scanlon said the exciting new education room at the Park would provide a unique and authentic wildlife experience for the children.
“The new room at David Fleay Wildlife Park connects students with wildlife and the environment in an educational setting,” Ms Scanlon said.
“The room replicates the iconic and beautiful rainforest habitat of the Springbrook National Park and Lamington National Park achieved through floor-to-ceiling wall art, natural and artificial flora.”
She said a combination of living plants and an artificial environment would allow students to be transported to a location that epitomises the local national parks and gives them a unique opportunity to interact up close with the park’s wildlife ambassadors.
“The room is the first of its kind in Queensland and students will see wildlife up close, naturally displaying their unique behaviour, while our rangers can help students learn about those incredible animals and the special habitat they live in,” the Minister said.
She said the room catered for class groups, ensuring every student could be engaged in the experience.
“Staff at the David Fleay Wildlife Park expect up to 20,000 students to visit the room in the next year, and that number is expected to grow annually,” Ms Scanlon said.
A few of the wildlife ambassadors that students will be able to meet include squirrel gliders, red tailed black cockatoo, pademelon and the Tawny Frogmouth. The park is home to more than 80 species of animals.
