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Programme 3
 

Caring for Animals: Zoo keeper
 
 
Broadcast: 9th May 2006, 11.20 - 11.40 am, BBC Radio Ulster, MW
 
ARCHIVE - SELB programme code: RN 0676
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ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
 

Lydia and Matthew, our two junior presenters, love animals and in this unit of three programmes they explore ways in which we can care for some of the creatures around us. The programmes are based on the skills and qualities needed in providing for the health and welfare of tame animals at home and wild animals living in captivity.

 

As we continue our investigation into animals, Lydia and Matthew explore Belfast Zoo. The programme introduces some of the animals and characters around the zoo and various themes are set up. The children meet Alan, the elephant and giraffe curator and have the opportunity to meet the animals first hand (or should that be paw?) The children then meet another Alan who helps the children to wash Jodie the elephant. As with the previous two programmes in this unit, the animals can speak for themselves!


 
   
LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the programme pupils should be able to:

  • Recall and reflect upon the various animals that people can see at the zoo
  • understand some of advantages and disadvantages of keeping animals in captivity
  • Understand some of the jobs undertaken by a zoo keeper
  • be aware of the qualities needed to care for zoo animals (e.g a quiet attitude around giraffes)
  • understand the key words
 
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Caring for Animals: Raining Cats and Dogs
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Caring for Animals: Zoo Keeper






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