Family in Bush City, 2015. Photograph by Michael Hall. Te Papa

Bush City Scavenger Hunt

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Bush City Scavenger Hunt

Investigate the natural world on a self-guided early childhood education visit to Te Papa.

  • Education type Self-guided resource
  • Suitable for Ages 3–8

Where: Bush City, Levels 1 and 2 (alternatively, use Mountains to Sea, Level 2, or a local reserve or garden)

Go wild at Te Papa’s only living exhibition, Bush City. Can you find something spiky? Or slimy? What about something as big as your hand? Draw your discoveries.

This activity resource encourages young children to investigate the natural world, using their emerging scientific skills.

Bush City scavenger hunt (1.35 MB)

Book a guided education visit to get more support and expertise during your time at Te Papa.

 

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