Create an Australian Wildlife Rescue Centre

Your real-world mission

Create an Australian Wildlife Rescue Centre

Design a wildlife rescue centre that could care for five native Australian species.

  • ⏱ 2 weeks

🎒 You'll need

  • Paper
  • Cardboard
  • Textas or pencils

🚀 What to do

Step 1 of 7

Meet the locals

Choose five native animals from your region and list what each one needs.

Step 2 of 7

Who rescues wildlife?

Find out how wildlife rescue actually works in Australia.

Step 3 of 7

Design the enclosures

Sketch a safe space for each animal with food, water and shelter.

Step 4 of 7

Rescue budget

Estimate weekly food and care costs for your centre.

Step 5 of 7

Build the model centre

Make a model or detailed plan of your whole centre.

Step 6 of 7

Open day

Give a tour explaining how each animal is cared for.

Step 7 of 7

Carer's log

Write about the hardest design decision you made.