Wildlife Rescue, Animal First Aid Awareness and Coexistence
Promote informed, safe and compassionate responses to animal welfare concerns and wildlife encounters.
- Suitable for
- Classes 6–12 and college students, with content adapted to the class level. Also community groups.
- Suggested duration
- Approximately 1.5–3 hours, depending on the format and availability of professionals.
- Typical setting
- A school, college or approved venue.
Learning themes
- What to do when an injured bird or animal is found
- What to do when a snake or other wild animal enters a residential area
- Why untrained handling can harm people and animals
- How trained rescuers and veterinarians approach animal emergencies
- Wildlife protection and human–wildlife coexistence
- The importance of contacting appropriate authorities
Suggested activities
- Educational interaction with qualified professionals
- Scenario-based discussions
- Question-and-answer sessions
- Awareness presentations
- Demonstrations of safe reporting procedures, where appropriate
- Rescue-centre visits, subject to permission and availability: students observe and learn, and do not handle animals
- Learning about urban animals such as cats and other animals that live alongside people, and why their welfare matters
What participants can expect
Participants should leave knowing how to keep a safe distance, whom to contact, and why trained responders should handle animals in distress.
Dates, venues and experts are confirmed with each group. Durations are indicative.