As part of our Sharing the Planet inquiry, students have been investigating what living things are and what they need to keep living. So, on Monday the Reception students jumped on the bus and headed to Cleland Wildlife Park. After a light sprinkle of rain, the sun peeked through, and they were able to explore the park. Students saw native animals such as kangaroos, koalas, emus, wombats, possums, and snakes and had the opportunity to talk to keepers about the needs of these animals and how they take care of them.

Maddie – My favourite part of going to Cleland was patting the kangaroos. I learned snakes could only move in the sun.

Lucas J – I liked seeing the dingoes. I saw the bones of the dingoes too. I learned snakes can squeeze a mouse tight.

Ashton H – I liked seeing the emus. I learned that kangaroos can growl.

Aria – My favourite part of going to Cleland was feeding the kangaroos. I saw a sign on the gate that kangaroos need space so if they run away, you can’t follow them.

Ethan – I liked feeding the wallabies. I learned that koalas sleep most of the day and night.

Aurelia – I liked feeding the kangaroos. I learned that the bearded dragon has a frill that pops out when they are scared.