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Wild Aotearoa / Tuatara Camouflage Hunt

Tuatara Camouflage Hunt

One child hides a painted tuatara rock somewhere in the yard and others search for it, learning how camouflage helps animals hide.

How to run it

  1. Paint rocks to look like tuatara in earthy colours ahead of time.
  2. Talk about how tuatara use camouflage.
  3. One child hides the rock while others close their eyes.
  4. Searchers look for the rock, and the finder hides it next.

You will need

  • painted rocks
  • paint and brushes
Make it easier or harderGive 'hot and cold' clues for younger children; older children can paint their own tuatara rocks.
SafetySet clear boundaries for hiding spots.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 4Searching for a camouflaged rock builds observation and knowledge of native wildlife.

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Wild AotearoaTreasure Hunters DayOutdoor ExplorersAnimal Theme

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