{"id":194179,"date":"2021-07-06T03:03:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-06T01:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=104527"},"modified":"2021-07-06T03:03:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-06T01:03:37","slug":"conservationist-dingo-dinkelman-brings-wildlife-to-schools-through-edutaining-animal-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/conservationist-dingo-dinkelman-brings-wildlife-to-schools-through-edutaining-animal-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"Conservationist, Dingo Dinkelman, brings wildlife to schools through edutaining animal talks"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Award-winning Discovery Channel and Youtube Wildlife presenter, Dingo Dinkelman and his team of wildlife crusaders have embarked on around 500 KwaZulu-Natal school talks in three years.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Conservationist, Dingo Dinkelman, brings wildlife to schools through edutaining animal talks<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand and we will understand only what we are taught.\u201d- Senegalese environmentalist, Baba Dioum.<\/p>\n

** Please note: In light of the recent lockdown Level 4 regulations, no further school tours will be taking place, but please see below for previous school tours. Dingo Dinkelman and his team will continue to share edutaining videos via their social media sites to keep children and adults engaged and connected with nature during this time.<\/p>\n

With the natural world in dire straits, it\u2019s imperative that the next generation is empowered with a deep respect for conservation by fostering a love for nature early on. To achieve this goal, award-winning Discovery Channel and Youtube Wildlife presenter, Dingo Dinkelman and his team of wildlife crusaders have embarked on around 500 KwaZulu-Natal school talks in three years.<\/p>\n

\u201cEducation is the fundamental building block of any conservation work we do which is why our motto is \u2018Educate. Inspire. Protect.\u2019,\u201d explained Dingo. \u201cThe reality is people aren\u2019t going to fall in love with animals if they don\u2019t understand them, if no connection has been formed. This connection is much easier to develop with children, which is why we\u2019re so committed to providing a unique, memorable experience through our school exhibits.\u201d<\/p>\n

For every talk, the gregarious Dingo is accompanied by a number of interesting creatures, including a baby alligator, macaw, tarantula and snakes. Through is captivating talk and demonstration, Dingo provides the platform for children to connect with nature, and understand their role in conservation.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo many children \u2013 even here in South Africa \u2013 aren\u2019t being exposed to animals, to the bush, to the wild,\u201d said Dingo. \u201cThat\u2019s what we\u2019re trying to change. Through these talks, we\u2019re giving them a positive experience with animals, because when this happens at a young age, it has a fundamental impact on conservation and on their lives. For some children, it\u2019s just seeing these animals in real life, for others touching them is important for a connection. By providing photos of the kids with these incredible animals we are also able to help this memory last with the kids for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

The talks, aimed at pre-school to Grade 7, are accompanied by lots of excitement and noise, with some talks being held for up to 600 children \u2013 pre-Covid-19 regulations. However, Dingo said that, no matter the number of children or where the school is located, it\u2019s evident that a real impact has been made once they\u2019re done.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to bring up a generation of children who are willing to make a positive difference in the world because it\u2019s now or never. That\u2019s why we\u2019re looking to spread the message of conservation to as many youngsters as possible, and are really looking forward to engaging with schoolchildren once regulations allow.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to school tours, Dingo and his team have achieved global recognition for their captivating wildlife videos which feature on the Dingo Dinkelman YouTube Channel. He\u2019s also involved in a number of ongoing conservation projects for which he secures international sponsorship and runs exhilarating teambuilding experiences for organisations across the country \u2013 all focused on instilling a love of the wild.<\/p>\n

Dingo Dinkelman is proudly sponsored by Toyota and North Face. To find out more about Dingo Dinkelman\u2019s adventures, follow him on Facebook at @dingodinkelman, on Instagram at Dingo Dinkelman, check out his videos on YouTube at Dingo Dinkelman, or visit www.dingowild.com.<\/p>\n

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