Hobsons Bay libraries will have visitors of an unusual kind this week as children get up close and personal with snakes, lizards and other critters.
As part of Hobsons Bay council’s Summer by the Sea program, Andrew Wegener, of Australian Wildlife Lectures, is bringing his showcase of native wildlife to Altona and Altona Meadows libraries.
Children are being encouraged to observe and handle the animals to learn about their needs and gain respect for different living things.
Summer by the Sea helps raise awareness of local conservation issues and promotes the municipality’s coastal environment.
Mobil supports the interactive shows, with Altona refinery manager Andrew Warrell saying they raise awareness about native wildlife in our own backyard.
“This event provides an important opportunity for suburban children to interact with native wildlife, such as snakes, turtles
and frogs, and learn about these creatures
that live right alongside us in the local area,” he said.
The show is at Altona library today and tomorrow, and Altona Meadows library on Friday, running from 10am-3pm.
For more information, email ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.
Goya Dmytryshchak
