Introduction
The Eco Guide development program is the most comprehensive training program for tour leaders, park rangers and educators working in Zoos, Safaris, Wildlife Parks, Aquariums, Natural reserves, Conservation and Environmental agencies. The program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to raise guests’ awareness, establish emotional links and interpret wildlife in an informative and engaging manner, hence inspiring and empowering guests into conservation action

Target Audience
Tour guides, eco guides, rangers, educators, and tour and activity operators delivering experiences in:
zoos, wildlife parks, safari parks, aquariums, nature reserves, botanical gardens, desert and marine conservation reserves, Conservation and Environmental agencies... and more

Certification
Participants will receive a Level 2 Accredited Certificate upon the successful completion of all five modules of the Eco Guide Development Program. Certificate is accredited by ncfe, a leading British awarding organization

Key Learning Areas
1. The Making of Interpretive Experiences
2. Mastering the art of interpretation
3. Knowing and managing your audience
4. Developing the right content
5. Communicating effectively

Here is what you will learn in this course
1. How to interpret wildlife
2. How to deliver conservation messages in an engaging manner
3. How to use different interpretation techniques to address different learning styles
4. How to organize information in an effective and structured manner.
5. How to develop key messages and map them to the content of the tour
6. How to use storytelling techniques to deliver conservation messages
7. How to develop in depth knowledge of the factors that are threatening wildlife
8. How to use different techniques to engage guests
9. How to use props and biofacts to enrich the audience’s perspective of wildlife