Virtual Conservation Education Session

Virtual Conservation Education Session
From NZD $55.00
  • Duration: 45 Minutes (approx.)
  • Location: Pukeatua, Waikato
  • Product code: SMMCEVP
Sanctuary Mountain would love to bring conservation to your classroom through a virtual online learning session. It's the next best thing to a visit!


Your learners will:

  • Connect with one of our knowledgeable educators using Zoom (or other suitable video conferencing programme) to hear local stories and tap into our unique mainland fenced sanctuary expertise.
  • Ask questions of an educator directly from your classroom.
  • Hear about the story of New Zealand's largest, pest-proof fenced sanctuary.
  • Learn about Aotearoa, New Zealand's unique biodiversity that calls Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari home.
  • Or, learn more about pests, introduced predators, monitoring and pest control techniques Sanctuary Mountain uses to keep the maunga safe.

Other topic areas could include:

  • Sanctuary Mountain - a kohanga kiwi!
  • Taking care of Takahe
  • Tuatara and other NZ reptiles protected by the pest-proof fence
  • Interesting invertebrates!
Is your class learning about habitats, ecosystems, native birds, reptiles, invertebrates, plants, conservation, biosecurity or biodiversity? Let us know what your class is learning about and how we can help by tailoring an online learning session for you! 


Interactive collaborative tools such as Padlet, google Jamboard or Flipgrid, containing activities for use both before and after a virtual learning session can help shape the learning and continue the connection after the virtual session too.


We recommend a booking size of 1-2 classes to get the most out of your virtual learning session.

Time: 30-60 minutes (depending on the year level of your class and the time available in your timetable).

You will need: A computer with a webcam, a microphone and good WiFi connection.


To book your virtual session, email: education@maungatrust.org or phone 027 529 8367


Optional extra:

Schools who join us for a virtual learning session will be offered a special discount code to offer the opportunity for families to visit Sanctuary Mountain and explore the showcase site, Te Tui a Tane (southern enclosure) at a time that best suits them.