IMMERSIVE, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES discovery DAYS

In 2022, 293 children and 35 teachers from 18 schools participated in an immersive Discovery Day at the Wildlife Discovery Centre All sponsored students were collected from their respective schools in the early morning and accompanied on their song-filled bus journeys to Lusaka National Park by our Education Ranger. Once settled at the Wildlife Discovery Centre, the students learnt about Zambia’s spectacular wildlife and unique habitats, the delicate balance of ecosystems and key conservation threats As the Discovery Centre is an entirely desk-free zone, all learning is through explorative play, Q&As with real conservationists and engaging interactive activities. After enjoying a hot, nutritious lunch, the students set off on a guided nature walk where they discovered different plant and animal species, searched for scat and spoor, and took in the incredible biodiversity around them Of course, for most, the highlight of the day was observing the elephant orphans from the Viewing Hide – reaffirming the plight of Zambia’s wildlife