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Gecko Explorers
Gecko
Explorers
Come
join the coolest Desert Jr. Naturalist Club in the Desert! Gecko
Explorers offers children the unique opportunity for exploration
through direct observations and hands-on experiences of our desert plants
and animals. Come see for yourself how cool the desert can really
be! Classes will include a behind the scenes tour at The Living
Desert, an opportunity to get up close and personal with a critter. Come
see what it’s all about!
Classes are taught on Saturdays beginning November 3, 2007 thru April 5,
2008 with the following exceptions: No class on 11/24/07, 12/22/07,
12/29/0, 1/05/08 & 3/22/08.
Sessions run from 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. for ages 5-12.
Please bring a snack and water bottle.
Gecko Explorer activities vary weekly, and include
- Exploring behind the scenes at The Living Desert
- Creating enrichment objects for the animals
- Drawing plants and animals through direct observations
- Behind the scenes visits at our Zoo Kitchen
- Talking to Zoo Keepers
- Studying animal behavior & habitats
- Geology hikes (formations of mountains, rocks, sand)
- Nature related crafts, games & songs
- Gecko Explorers will express their awareness of the deserts’ beauty,
diversity and interdependence with inventive arts and crafts projects.
Themes for 2007-2008 Gecko Explorers Classes will include:
- Adaptations of desert animals & plants
- African animals & plants
- Conservation and Preservation
- Beauty of Nature
- World of Insects
- Desert Geology
- Basic Anatomy of Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Trees & Plants
Click
here to register for Gecko Explorers
For more information, contact Linda Gaeta at 760-346-5694 ext. 2505,
or by e-mail at lgaeta@livingdesert.org.
Daily tuition cost:
Tuition includes: |
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$28 members; $38 non-members
Gecko Explorer membership badge |
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Season Series pass:
Series tuition includes: |
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$448 members; $608 non-members
All 18 schedule sessions
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Click
here to check your on-line registration account.

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