Cocoxili Parent-Child Scientific Exploration Camp: Led by Rangers, Unlock the Ultimate Nature Classroom on the Qinghai-Tibet Line!

Parents who dare to challenge Cocoxili with their kids are true warriors! In this "scientific exploration" guide, we follow the protection station rangers deep into animal habitats. The kids learned to identify species by their droppings and even earned the "Little Guardian" certificate! 📝 Trip Highlights • Professional Guidance: Retired ranger from Sonam Dargye Station provides full explanations, teaching kids to identify animals by their footprints. • Interactive Tasks: Issuance of "Scientific Exploration Handbook" to record the number of Tibetan antelopes and take photos of plant samples. • Volunteer Certificate: Complete observation tasks to receive a volunteer commemorative certificate from the protection station. 🗓️ 5-Day In-Depth Itinerary Day 1-2: Golmud Adaptation + Training • Visit the Qinghai-Tibet Line simulation sand table and learn plateau safety rules. • Simulated patrol game: Kids use toy cars to practice intercepting poachers. Day 3: Buzong Spring → Chumar River • Field tracking: Follow the frozen soil road to find wild Tibetan donkeys and learn about group defense behaviors. • Evening riverbank animal bone collection (observation only, no collection), with explanations of the food chain. Day 4: Sonam Dargye Station Practice • Assist in cleaning up the protected area’s trash (clippers and gloves provided), kids make animal ingestion warning signs by hand. • Night star observation: Compare city and plateau star visibility, discuss the impact of light pollution. Day 5: Return and Summary • Sharing session: Kids showcase their experiences through drawings, with ranger feedback and encouragement. 🎒 Pre-Trip Training • Physical: Start jogging and hiking with kids one month in advance to build lung capacity. • Knowledge: Watch the animated documentary version of "Cocoxili" and read the picture book "My Tibetan Antelope Friend." • Mental: Inform about harsh conditions (dry toilets, no signal) to cultivate an "explorer" mindset. 💡 Hardcore Preparation • Vehicle: Rent an off-road vehicle + experienced driver, equipped with recovery boards and satellite phone. • Medicine: Portable oxygen machine, ibuprofen suspension (for children’s altitude headache). • Environment: Biodegradable trash bags, leave no waste behind. This journey is not just a trip, but a life education. See you in the next Qinghai Lake guide!💛