Presentations and Recordings
Zoo-scription
Zoo-scription: Success & struggle
One of Knowsley Safari’s aims is to connect audiences to nature by focusing on wellbeing initiatives. Move Like Me is a PE-style session designed to influence children’s perspectives on exercise by leading a session inspired by animal movements. Both evaluation and delivery proved challenging & unpredictable but led to significant improvements.
Safari Wellbeing is a 5-week program delivered to those accessing local mental health support groups. The aim was to utilize the Safari environment to support the wellbeing of the participants whilst also integrating messaging about caring for the planet. Evaluation showed a substantial improvement in participants' mood and outlook.
Meet the Presenter
Nicola Watson - Knowsley Safari
Ben Pool - Knowsley Safari
Ben began his Knowsley journey as a Presenter in 2018 after his internship with the Learning & Discovery department, his bouncy energy meant he was a natural when it came to engaging with children of all ages at the Safari.
Nicola started working at Knowsley in 2017 as a Presenter, through working with the children and families at the park she discovered her passion for connecting children to nature in novel and interesting ways.
Nicola & Ben became part of Knowsley Safari’s Discovery Team in 2019, aimed at providing programs for a variety of groups that pushed the boundaries Zoo Education. This was relatively new within Learning & Discovery but they both thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of designing and delivering new programs for new audiences.
Both Nicola and Ben now work as part of the Schools Team, designing and delivering programs to school groups both within the Safari and beyond.
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