Get up close with local species

Greenough Wildlife Park is hosting a Steve Irwin wildlife conservation day, to educate and share knowledge on local animal species to the community.

Owner Michelle Jones said the park will welcome everyone to get up close and personal with local species.

“We really want to show people the reptiles and snakes aren’t that scary and to help continue the work Steve Irwin started,” she said.

“We will have the crocodile, Douglas, on display, (and) the dingoes will be out for people to feel and get up close with.

“We will be inviting other local wildlife groups to come and display their animals too.”

Michelle recently attended a conservation and crocodile research trip with Australia Zoo in Northern Queensland.

“I hope to use my new-found knowledge and share that with the community,” she said.

“On the day we will have a special gift for kids wearing khaki clothing, we want to raise awareness of the species in the area and teach people how to care and conserve wildlife.

“We are hoping to have a bouncy castle and Australia Zoo is very supportive of this event, sending over some posters and educational material.”

Greenough Wildlife Park will hold the Steve Irwin Wildlife day from 10am-3pm on November 15, with the crocodile show starting at 2pm.