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Alfie, his younger brother and his
mum are regular visitors to Keeper
Kids at Melbourne Zoo. According
to Keeper Kids' Presenter Rachel
Morton, he absolutely loves his
visits and is one of the youngest and
most passionate conservationists.
"He's absolutely crazy about
Corroboree Frogs!" Rachel says.
"I see Alfie in Keeper Kids most
weeks, and he always goes straight
for the Researcher's Vest and loves
learning about how he can help save
animals."
Rachel knows that fostering a passion
I like dressing up and
going outside. I put on the
researcher's vest and then I
make a fort.
Alfie
like Alfie's from a young age is really
important for later in life, "If we
encourage children to love and care
for animals at a young age, they can
carry these values throughout their
lives and our environment will be left
in safe hands."
"A highlight of my job is definitely
making these special connections,
especially with our members, I just
love it!"
Our Early Childhood Education
Specialists, Rachel and Hannah,
deliver daily programs designed for
young visitors in Keeper Kids.
VISIT
THE PLAY
SPACES
On your next visit to your
zoos, be sure to check out
the play spaces. Kids will
learn about the range of
duties that go along with
working at a zoo or with
animals. Dress up and use
props, plush toy animals
and let their imaginations
take over.
Check out zoo.org.au
for special activity times.
OPENING HOURS
Future Vets - Healesville
Sanctuary 9am—5pm
Keeper Kids - Melbourne Zoo
9am—4pm
Ranger Kids - Werribee Open
Range Zoo
Open every day from
10.30am
Alfie and Rachel
