05 - Sanctuary In-Person Education Options, Part 1

Whether you’re just getting started or have been running an animal sanctuary for quite some time now, education often becomes an important part of your organization’s mission. Though many sanctuaries choose to facilitate onsite tour programs as part of their education strategy, there are a number of other ways to provide in-person educational opportunities for your community to connect with your sanctuary’s residents and mission that can be adapted to your specific philosophy, needs, and capabilities. In this episode, Community Education Specialist Andie chats with Research Specialist Amber Barnes and Nonprofit Specialist Julia about the multitude of ways animal sanctuaries can provide in-person educational opportunities, along with some of the important considerations to make and points to discuss with your staff prior to facilitating them. This is the first part of a much longer discussion on this topic, so please stay tuned for more!

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In-Person Sanctuary Educational Programming: What Are Your Options? Fundamentals of an Effective Sanctuary Tour Program The Differences Between an Animal Sanctuary and a Petting Zoo Strategic Planning for Educational Programming at Your Animal Sanctuary Accessibility for Folks with Physical Disabilities at Your Animal Sanctuary Accessibility for Blind and Visually Disabled Community Members at Your Animal Sanctuary Accessibility for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community Members at Your Animal Sanctuary Understanding Mission and Vision Statements for Your Animal Sanctuary So, You Want to Start a Farmed Animal Sanctuary

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