One of the fundamental awareness concepts at Tenikwa is that we need to change accepted practices and traditions.  Children are most open to questioning the customs that they grow up with.  The children of today will be the leaders of tomorrow.  It is crucial that we instill a sense of empathy for the environment and create an sense of connectivity between humans and the earth they share with the creatures of the world.

The Tenikwa School Visit is a learning experience for the student.  The students are given a brief talk on the topic of the day and then shown a short video.  Thereafter, they are split into small groups and go out, accompanied by their educators, to see the animals.   The tour involves some fact giving, but also the guide will ask a lot of questions to engage the children and to increase the awareness of consequence and human impact on the environment.  The overall purpose is to show the animal in its natural habitat and to make the child aware that without protecting the environment, the whole process starts to unravel and animals are unable to sustain themselves.

A special School Group rate is available for School Groups for the 09h00, 09h30 and 10h00 tours. The special School Group Rate is not applicable from 15th December to 15th January. 1 Educator per 6 learners is complimentary and there is a special rate for parents who wish to accompany their children on the tour. The school is welcome to arrange their own snack packs for the learners, to be eaten after the tour or a quote can be provided for refreshments after the tour.

Special topics can be included in the tour, for example the role of butterflies and birds, wetlands and eco-systems.

If requested worksheets can be handed out after the tour for the children to complete and hand in, or alternatively to complete as a follow-up exercise back in the classroom.

School Group bookings must be made beforehand.