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| 6.00pm | April - Sept. |
| 5.00pm | Oct. & March |
| 4.30pm | Nov. - Feb. |
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Endangered Asia Adult Class - Winter 2012
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is an introductory course into the conservation work that is being carried out with a variety of species in Asia and the Far East. The IUCN have identified animals in Asia as being at particular risk through a combination of factors, such as illegal trade, hunting and habitat loss. We will be highlighting these issues through discussions on conservation genetics, captive breeding programmes and wildlife veterinary care. We are offering this course to mark the arrival of our giant pandas and the agreements amongst China and the UK in promoting conservation education and research of the natural world.
Some of the featured species – Giant pandas, Sun bears, Amur leopards, Indian rhinoceros, Malayan Tapir.
GENERAL APPROACH TO THE COURSE:
Power point presentations and tours around the zoo. Some activities or workshops may be incorporated as well.
MATERIALS REQUIRED BY STUDENTS:
Appropriate clothing and foot wear to be worn for walking around the zoo. Some students may like to take notes so notebooks and pens if desired.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
Some general animal knowledge is helpful but not required.
Note: You are welcome to stay in the zoo the remainder of the day after your lesson if you wish.
HOW TO BOOK:
Edinburgh Zoo adult classes are run through the Edinburgh City Council adult learning programme. For booking please see the Edinburgh City Council web site.
Or for more information please phone the Edinburgh Zoo's Education Centre on 0131 314 0330.Or email the course co-ordinator Alaina Macri amacri@rzss.org.uk
This course will run from the 24th January – 20th March 2012.
Class times are Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm
Photo by Barry Clifford