Our philosophy is simple. We believe that these wild places deserve
long-term protection and that the most direct way to achieve this is
through education. By experiencing the wonders of the wet tropics, we
hope to inform, delight and inspire you to ensure that it remains just
as it is.
Flexible in nature, our excursions provide one of the very best
opportunities to observe some of Australia's most elusive, unusual and
unique wildlife by visiting up to eleven different habitats, from reef
to rainforest. Excursions are led by Jonathan Munro and are tailored to
the specific interests of individuals and groups: from half or single
day to several days or longer in duration, either intensive or
conducted at a more leisurely pace.
Born in England, Jonathan has extensive experience leading
birdwatching, nocturnal wildlife spotlighting and rainforest excursions
in far North Queensland. Since 1987, he has led over 3000 excursions
into the highland rainforest to observe nocturnal wildlife. His
international clients include Audubon Societies, BBC natural history,
museum, university, zoo and alumni groups, photographic groups, film
crews, bird clubs, travel agents, families and individuals.
Jonathan has traveled extensively to observe wildlife in Africa,
Borneo, China, Mongolia, USA, Canada, the Arctic, Southeast Asia,
Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia and Europe. In addition, he has
worked as a biologist for the Australian Parks and Conservation Service
and for organizations concerned with wildfowl and wetlands conservation
and captive breeding programs for rare and endangered species.
Jonathan's partner, Elaine Harding, assists with Wild Watch activities
by promoting rainforest education for university students. She is a
lecturer in the School of Tropical Environment Studies and Geography at
James Cook University in Cairns, and is actively involved with
conservation of species and wild places in both Australia and in her
native California. Elaine's current interests include the ecology and
conservation of arboreal marsupials in remnant rainforest.
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