A new educational program at The Entrance shines a new perspective on pelican encounters, taking visitors behind the scenes of marine wildlife care.
Central Coast Council has partnered with Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast to deliver a family friendly, educational, safe, eco-friendly pelican experience called Pelican Time.
Pelican Time is a free talk that takes place every Saturday, Sunday, public holidays (with the exception of Christmas Day), and every day during school holidays, at 3.30pm at Pelican Plaza, located on the waterfront at The Entrance.
Visitors can expect a deep dive into the secret world of one of the most wonderfully bizarre animals in the world – the pelican – and this program will hopefully inspire people to act on and support the protection of wildlife and their environments.
Passionate volunteers and wildlife experts will explain the role they play in caring for local marine wildlife and the pelican population.
Council Director of Community and Recreation Services Melanie Smith said the tourism team would be working with Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast over the next year to develop the program with additional eco-friendly experiences which celebrated the pelican and provided further educational opportunities.
“Council has a shared vision with the community to have a thriving, connected and supported tourism industry that provides compelling visitor experiences to position the region as a premier sustainable tourism and lifestyle destination,” she said.
“As part of this vision, the Central Coast is one of Australia’s first certified ECO Destinations, home to internationally acclaimed eco-tourism experiences guided by a pledge to activate and promote responsible experiences and interactions with wildlife.”
Council Administrator Rik Hart said the new pelican program was just one example of the many experiences to enjoy on the Coast.
“I’m thrilled that a safe, educational and family-friendly pelican experience has returned to The Entrance,” he said.
“Visitors and locals love the Coast for these types of vibrant experiences, and there’s so much more on offer across the whole region.
“I’d encourage people to explore our nationally awarded gourmet foodie scene, array of coastal, hinterland and aquatic treasures, action-packed adventure and nature-based immersive experiences.
“The Central Coast is one of Australia’s first certified ECO Destinations and we are home to internationally acclaimed eco-tourism experiences.
“Through Council’s support of Pelican Time with Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast, this program will be in line with the region’s commitment to our ECO Destination certification, which includes appropriate care of wildlife and is founded on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s Green Destinations Standard.”
To learn more about the new Pelican Time with Marine Wildlife Rescue Central Coast visit lovecentralcoast.com/pelican-time.
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Central Coast Council
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