Gyeonggi Province to Launch Wildlife Ecology Education Program in 2026

Wildlife Rescue-Based
Ecological Conservation Experience Education
for Children and Teenagers

Starting on March 28, Gyeonggi Province will launch the “Wildlife Ecology Education Program” for children and teenagers at the Wildlife Rescue and Management Centers located in Pyeongtaek and Yeoncheon.

Wildlife Ecology Education Explorer Experience. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Participants in the “Wildlife Ecology Education Program” will have the opportunity to directly experience the ecology, rescue, and treatment activities of wild animals. The program goes beyond simple tours, offering age-appropriate content centered on actual cases of rescued wildlife.

Applications for the program can be made by daycare centers, kindergartens, elementary, middle, or high school classes, or by families, with each session accommodating around 20 participants. For more details, please refer to the notices on the “Gyeonggi Province Animal Protection and Welfare Platform” and apply for a reservation.

Gyeonggi Province expects that the program will provide children and teenagers with experiences that help them appreciate the value of nature and life, leading to the practice of environmental protection.

Jung Bongsoo, Director of Animal Welfare at Gyeonggi Province, stated, “The wildlife rescue site is a place where you can feel the value of respect for life most closely,” adding, “We hope that residents will understand the importance of ecological conservation and put it into practice in their daily lives.”

Meanwhile, since its inception in 2022, the Wildlife Ecology Education Program has seen a yearly increase in applicants, with 5,348 people participating last year. In particular, it has established itself as a highly popular education program, with a satisfaction rate of 98.9% and reservations filling up quickly.

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