By: Sani Firmansyah and Ciptanti Putri

On Friday (29/5), at 09.00 am, Bumi Panda was visited by 12 students from Mutiara Nusantara Kindergarten, Bandung. They visited with the accompanying teachers to learn about a number of animals that are currently almost extinct.

The visit began with a "Panda Earth Tour". In the Species Room, students were introduced to six animals that are the object of WWF-Indonesia's conservation work, namely the Javan Rhino, Sumatran Tiger, Sumatran Elephant, Bornean Orangutan, turtle, and shark. The children under the age of seven listened solemnly to Kak Sani's explanation about the condition of the six animals' homes, which are getting smaller due to human destruction. Kak Sani also explained the anatomy of the animals using the 3-dimensional application "WWF Warrior" so that the children were even more enthusiastic about listening to him.

"Apparently, the turtle is different from the turtle! The turtle's hand is shaped like a flipper. I just found out," Lucas exclaimed to his friends. Some students then asked why these animals should be protected. The tour continued to the Art Hallway, Art Room, and Experience Room. There, students were introduced to the efforts that WWF-Indonesia is making to protect the earth.

After the tour, students were invited to watch an animated movie about the environment that tells that life in the city is the same as life in the forest. Next, they were shown a movie about the actions of someone who destroys the environment. Some children looked furious at the person's evil actions. "That action should not be imitated, huh?" said Kak Sani.

The next activity in the visit of Mutiara Nusantara Kindergarten students was playing "Engklek Orangutan" and "Snakes and Ladders Elephant Play to the River". Through both games, the students learned about the origins of orangutans and elephants and their habits.

"I just found out lho, that orangutans have their home in Borneo while elephants are in Sumatra," Meilany whispered to Joel.

"We hope that our students' visit to Bumi Panda this morning will foster an early sense of concern for nature, which is currently in a damaged condition. With interesting and fun ways like the games they did earlier, we are sure that the transfer of knowledge and information to children will be more easily conveyed," commented Miss Yustina, one of the accompanying teachers of Mutiara Nusantara Kindergarten, Bandung.