Introduction

The Eco Guide development program is the most comprehensive training program for tour leaders, park rangers and educators working in Zoos, Safaris, Wildlife Parks, Aquariums, Natural reserves, Conservation and Environmental agencies.  The program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to raise guests’ awareness, establish emotional links and interpret wildlife in an informative and engaging manner, hence inspiring and empowering guests into conservation action

Target Audience

Tour guides, rangers, educators, and tour and activity operators delivering experiences in:
zoos, wildlife parks, safari parks, aquariums, nature reserves, botanical gardens, desert and marine conservation reserves, Conservation and Environmental agencies… and more

Accreditation

Participants will receive a Level 2 Accredited Certificate upon the successful completion of all tasks and assessments of the program. Certificate is accredited by ncfe, a leading British awarding organization

Key Learning Areas

The Making of Interpretive Experiences

Mastering the art of interpretation

Knowing and managing your audience

Developing the right content

Communicating effectively

Here is what you will learn in this course

How to interpret wildlife

How to deliver conservation messages in an engaging manner

How to use different interpretation techniques to address different learning styles

How to organize information in an effective and structured manner.

How to develop key messages and map them to the content of the tour

How to use storytelling techniques to deliver conservation messages

How to develop in depth knowledge of the factors that are threatening wildlife

How to use different techniques to engage guests

How to use props and biofacts to enrich the audience’s perspective of wildlife