Dr. Scott Burnett gave our students an extensive tour of the campus grounds and helped them to identify some unique Australian plants. We also saw the resident Kangaroos resting in the shade. We saw a mother who had a baby joey in her pouch and a teenager staying nearby.  We learned that they have 5 limbs, they use their tail so much, it is considered a limb!

Next we had a lecture from Dr. Scott Burnett and Dr. Rob Lamont. Dr. Lamont taught us about the flora of Australia and how so many trees can survive in such a dry environment. Then Dr. Burnett told us all about the strange and wonderful animals of Australia. We learned so much. 

Next we had lunch where the students had to interview several university students. They did it with pleasure and enjoyed talking to all of the students in the cafeteria. 

We then went to the field to spot birds, look at trees, and inspect the water through microscopes. What a great afternoon! How could it get any better? The only way is to meet many of the indigenous animals. Some of them were Smoochy the Cockatoo, a green tree frog, a turtle, bearded dragon, crocodile, goanna, python, sugar glider, possum, and billy the wombat!!! We loved getting our photo taken with the python draped around our neck. 

We had a great day at the University. Thank you to Dr. Scott Burnett and all of the others there.