Six Flags launches wild safari education program

JACKSON — Beginning in March, Six Flags Wild Safari will offer a new program, "Journeys in Learning," educating kindergarten through sixth-grade students about animal conservation, endangered species, defense mechanisms and more in a hands-on environment.

The "Journeys in Learning" program, available March through June and September through November, allows students to experience animal science outside the classroom.

"By combining teachers’ curricula with the safari’s vast animal resources, this program brings animal science to life," said Six Flags Wild Safari Director Bill Rives.

The safari tour guide begins the journey with a school visit. Students will watch a video about their future trip to the world’s largest drive-through safari outside of Africa. The safari guide will explain their job responsibilities and display animal artifacts.

At the safari, students will touch and hold artifacts such as animal skulls, teeth, claws, antlers, feathers and eggs. Their guide will discuss topics such as animal identification, animal size, behavior, eating habits, defense mechanisms and the wonders of animals’ natural instincts.

Students will then climb aboard a private "Safari VIP" bus for a behind-the-scenes encounter with more than 1,200 exotic animals from six continents.

For more information about the "Journeys in Learning" program, call Jeannie Golden at (732) 928-2000, ext. 2076.