Wild Encounters: Behind the Scenes
by GreenHaven Wildlife Reserve
NEL learning domains
Aligned to ECDA's Nurturing Early Learners framework — cited automatically in your internal proposal and RAMS.
About this programme
A guided behind-the-scenes journey through one of the region’s leading wildlife reserves. Students rotate through keeper-led stations covering animal husbandry, conservation science and enrichment, with plenty of safe, supervised close encounters.
What to expect
Keeper-led stations
Small groups rotate through five themed zones with a dedicated wildlife educator at each.
Feeding observations
Watch supervised feeding of giraffes, otters and reptiles while learning about each species’ diet.
Conservation lab
Hands-on activity examining how the reserve breeds and protects endangered species.
Enrichment workshop
Students build simple enrichment toys that are later used by the animals.
Q&A with a zoologist
A closing session where students ask a working zoologist anything.
Learning outcomes
- Explain basic animal welfare needs
- Describe two local conservation efforts
- Identify adaptations across species
- Appreciate careers in wildlife science
A typical day
- 09:00Arrival, safety briefing & group split
- 09:30Keeper stations rotation
- 10:45Feeding observations & snack break
- 11:30Enrichment workshop
- 12:00Zoologist Q&A and departure
Wet weather plan
Rainy Day GuaranteeIf NEA weather alerts compromise the outdoor programme, GreenHaven Wildlife Reserve's indoor alternative (the Incursion) activates automatically — same date, same price, no rebooking.
Keeper stations and the enrichment workshop move under the sheltered Learning Hub; feeding observations switch to the indoor rainforest aviary.
Covered by the standardised Wet Weather Policy all experiencED vendors sign, and embedded in your RAMS at booking.