Crocworld will host virtual tours of the centre to keep everyone updated on all the animal activity. This is a great educational tour for youngsters or something interesting for new or first-time ‘visitors’.
In accordance with government regulations the organisation closed its doors to the public on Friday, 27 March. However, they will keep in constant contact with the public through exciting live feeds, video footage and interviews.
Manager of Crocworld Conservation Centre, Martin Rodrigues said, “Crocworld will have a core group of staff that will continue the feeding and animal husbandry during the 21-day lockdown, ensuring the health and safety of all our resident animals is prioritised. We understand this will be a difficult time with people having to avoid public space and interaction, which is why we are going online with live feeds directly from the centre.”
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There will also be live feeds and interactive sessions with the resident experts, Martin Rodrigues reptile curator, James Wittstock and bird curator, Ryne Ferguson. The public will also get the chance to visit the Crocworld Conservation Centre Facebook page to vote for environmental topics and themes they would like covered during the lockdown period, and check out any of the exciting snake capture videos being posted.
Live-stream videos will be shared on the ‘Crocworld Conservation Centre’ Facebook page. On Wednesday, 1 April at 11am there will be a vulture feeding and talk. Friday, 3 April at 11am a tortoise feeding takes place followed by a talk and introduction of Brian the Leopard Tortoise. On Monday, 6 April at 11am there will be an alligator feeding and a talk. Wednesday, 8 April at 11am flamingo feeding and a talk. On Wednesday, 15 April at 11am a green mamba talk will be hosted.
“We know these are uncertain times but Crocworld will constantly work to find innovative ways to keep the public engaged in our daily activities and continue our mandate to educate the public about animal conservation. The management of Crocworld will share updated information with our visitors as the situation develops,” added Rodrigues.
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For more information, contact Martin Rodrigues on 078-484-1859 or Crocworld Conservation Centre on 039-976-1103 or visit www.crocworld.co.za.
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