The Durban Natural Science Museum will be hosting the annual interactive exhibition called “KwaNunu â€" Place of the Animals” on Thursday, 04/04/2013 to Friday, 05/04/2013. The purpose of this exhibition is to showcase the diverse biodiversity of South Africa and the role they play in our environment to both local and international visitors, whilst at the same time having local relevance by using carefully constructed and managed displays that can appeal to all ages.

Over the years this event has developed into an even broader and exciting occasion, which is now also a platform that creates awareness about the current status of our environment, heritage and the contrivance to initiate a dialogue among the younger generations about the immediate steps to be taken and the role people can play in conservation.

KwaNunu is an event of exciting mixes of animals that can be seen and touched. It’s a breathtaking experience that exposes people to real experiments, cutting edge research, interactions with professionals and amateur enthusiasts, all with an underlying message of conservation and respect for our nature and heritage.

This year’s event is targeted at the general public, focusing specifically on family groups, hence it is held during school holidays. Unlike last year’s one-day event, this fun and creative awareness campaign will be held over a period of 2 days, so as to give the public more opportunity to be part of this event.

This will be a wonderful occasion for family groups to interact and connect with their natural heritage (or environment) through different fauna and flora that would be exhibited by the various exhibitors that have been invited.

The prime objective of this exhibition is to promote broad public awareness, understanding, appreciation, dialogue and debate about all aspects of the natural sciences and their contribution to humanity. It will also serve as a for the promotion of the importance of science as a career by making a solid and useful contribution to science teaching in local schools and also by contributing skills development through student and volunteer participation. Entrance to the event will be free.



DETAILS OF EVENT:



Date: 04-05 March 2013

Venue: Natural Science Museum, City Hall 1st Floor, Anton

Lembede Street Entrance

Time: 08h30 â€" 14h30

Contact person: Busi Gumede on 031 311 2248/56

For more information contact Thabo Mofokeng on 031 311 4820 or 082 7317456, email thabo1.mofokeng@durban.gov.za

Issued by the eThekwini Communications Unit, Contact Vuyo Gwala on 031 311 4838 or 073 250 5704 email vuyo.gwala@durban.gov.za

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