Animal Survival Superpowers | Up-Close Ecology Activities

Can you imagine? An owl’s 270-degree neck rotation works like a built-in all-angle surveillance system, while a kangaroo’s powerful hind legs are a high-speed escape mechanism when danger strikes. The very survival instincts animals evolved in the wild turn out to mirror the ways humans protect themselves!
In everyday life, danger often hides in unseen corners — a distracted second crossing the street, a moment of play near the water’s edge, or hesitation when facing a stranger. We turned to nature for answers, assembling a team of remarkable “Animal Guardians” to take children on a mission that combines wildlife discovery with real safety skills!
April 24 – September 13, 2026 | Limited Time Only!
A “Survival Agent Camp” that makes kids stronger:
- Live animal encounters! In partnership with Nature Pond, groundhogs, basilisk lizards, tortoises, and more will demonstrate their incredible wild survival techniques up close!
- Curriculum backed by trusted authorities. Content is rigorously referenced from the National Fire Agency’s Family Disaster Preparedness Handbook and early childhood safety materials by the Ching-Chuan Child Safety Foundation — so the fun comes with real learning.
[Weekend Ecology Workshop] Animal Survival Superpowers | Up-Close Ecology Activity
Join the Tadpole Teacher team for an up-close animal encounter! Learn safety superpowers straight from the animals themselves.
Children are invited to join the Color Dimension Guardian Squad and train alongside “Animal Guardians” from around the world — discovering how they protect themselves and respond to danger in the wild!
- The groundhog, who builds an underground maze of a home for instant escape at any moment
- The basilisk lizard, who can sprint across water and dart away from danger in the blink of an eye
- The tortoise, armored with a hard shell and a natural mastery of self-defense
And surprise animals will make their appearance too — unlocking even more survival secrets!
Bring your curiosity — touch, observe up close, and turn the survival skills of your Animal Guardians into practical, hands-on safety knowledge.
Spots are limited, so join the Color Dimension Guardian Squad now and secure your place!
[Social Media Bonus] After the workshop, take a photo with your Color Dimension Guardian Squad Member Card and share it publicly on your social media to receive an exclusive limited-edition Color Dimension Guardian Squad shaped eraser!
Activity Dates: April 24 – September 13, 2026, every Saturday, Sunday, and special holidays (Dragon Boat Festival long weekend)
Activity Times: 16:00–17:00 / 17:15–18:15 / 19:30–20:30 — three sessions daily
Location: Chalucet Castle B1 — Tum Tum House
Co-organizer: Readwildness.org
Registration: Call to register when booking your room, or register on-site at the club. Limited spots available.
Weekday guest rate: NT$499 per parent-child pair (1 adult + 1 child; regular value NT$660)
Selected public holiday guest rate: NT$549 per parent-child pair (applies to Dragon Boat Festival long weekend, 3 days)
Additional guest rate: NT$200 per adult / NT$369 per child (all guests under 18 are considered children)
※ Guests booking the “Animal Survival Superpowers Package | Up-Close Ecology Stay” receive complimentary participation: double room or family room (2 guests) includes 1 parent-child pair (1 adult + 1 child); family room includes 2 parent-child pairs (2 adults + 2 children).
1. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Socks must be worn during all activities.
2. All activities are not applicable to group bookings.
3. Additional children beyond the complimentary allocation will be charged the activity fee to participate (children under 2 years of age are free of charge).
4. Activity details are subject to change; please refer to on-site announcements. We apologize for any inconvenience.
5. Lakeshore Hotel Lakeside Hsinchu reserves the right to modify, change, interpret, and cancel this activity.
6. Safety knowledge content is referenced from the National Fire Agency’s Family Disaster Preparedness Handbook and early childhood safety education materials by the Ching-Chuan Child Safety Foundation.