5th & 6th April 2025 (Sat & Sun)
Herping Dusk to Day with Dr P Gowri Shankar
A Deep Dive into the World of Reptiles !
A one-of-a-kind workshop that takes you into the fascinating world of reptiles—both in the wild and in captivity. Led by experienced herpetologists, this experience will help you understand reptile behavior, adaptations, and their crucial role in the ecosystem.
Through guided herp walks, you’ll observe these incredible creatures in their natural habitats, and through hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to create suitable environments for them in captivity. Whether you are a nature enthusiast, a trekker, or simply curious about reptiles, this workshop will change the way you see and interact with them.
Key Takeaways
- Herping Day and Night – Explore the wild both during the day and after dark to observe reptiles in different environments.
- Understanding Reptile Behaviour – Learn how reptiles, move and adapt to their surroundings.
- Building Enclosures for Reptiles – Gain hands-on experience in designing and creating suitable habitats for captive reptiles.
- Interacting with Captive Animals– Engage in ethical and responsible interactions with reptiles in controlled environments.
- Conservation Awareness– Understand the challenges reptiles face and explore solutions for their protection.
- Community & Networking – Connect with experts, researchers, and fellow reptile enthusiasts.
- A Unique and Memorable Experience – Engage in discussions, share stories, and develop a lifelong passion for reptiles and conservation.
Dr P Gowri Shankar
Herpetologist, TED Speaker, TEDFellow 2020
Dr Gowri Shankar is a wildlife biologist working on king cobras for close to two decades. He completed his PhD from North Orissa University. He is a former exchange student at Uppsala University, Sweden.
He was instrumental in initiating the pioneering radio telemetry study on king cobras and was able to discover the secret life of king cobras.
He is an authority on the ecology of king cobras and has been featured in several wildlife documentaries like the ‘King and I’, ‘Secrets of the King Cobra ‘, ‘Asia’s Deadliest Snake’, and ‘Wildest India’ by BBC, National Geographic Channel, NatGeoWild , Discovery Channel ‘Mysteries of Wild India’ and ‘The Cobra King’ by channels like the BBC, Discovery, NatGeo Wild, Animal Planet, Smithsonian and National Geographic Channel.
He was awarded the herpetologist of the year-2015 by the Swedish Herpetological Society. He is a TEDFellow 2020 and a TEDx speaker
More about Gowri at : http://pogirigowrishankar.wordpress.com/
ELIGIBILITY
Open to ALL above 18 years.
Maximum participants: 20
FEE
Course Fee
BEFORE 27th March: Rs. 7500/-
AFTER 27th March: Rs. 8,500/-
Includes: Accommodation: Container Stay on a sharing basis. Wholesome Veg food ( meals, snacks, and beverages)on both days and program charges.
Excludes: Travel and personal expenses.
VENUE, DATE & TIME
Venue: Birds of Paradise Foundation
94/3,Banjarapalya Village, Agara,(Kengeri) Hobli,
Bangalore, India, Karnataka
Time : 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
