FUTURE carers of the Waikerie Fauna Park animals made their debut feeding session last week in an effort to draw younger attention to the park’s upkeep.
The Waikerie Primary School (WPS) Youth Environment Team (YET) were invited out to the Waikerie Fauna Park on Friday, September 11, and shown how to properly feed and care for the kangaroos and emu.
Fauna park spokesperson Sonia Fowler said the visit was to introduce the YET members to the animals and teach them about the particular care the animals receive.
“It’s great to get the kids involved as this is going to be their fauna park in the future,” she said.
“We introduced them to the feeding roster and the roles that we, as carers, have in being involved with the animals.
“A few of the kids have already expressed an interest in signing on to help us care for them, which is great to see.”
The WPS YET members are planning to design a series of posters for the fauna park, which they plan to hang around the new park fence.
Meanwhile, WPS student and YET member Jack Duffield has been accepted onto the SA Youth Environment Council.
While the council has only met through Zoom so far, Jack said it is a field he is keen to follow after school.
“So far it’s just been meeting the other members and learning how to apply for grants and how to speak publicly,” he said.
“We’re hoping we’ll be able to get together for some excursions or face-to-face meetings soon.
“I signed up because I’m passionate about the environment, and I think it’s a field I want to follow after school; I’m not sure which branch yet, but I’ll figure it out.”