Wildlife Wanderers!
Welcome to Wildlife Wanderers, where we aim to inspire the next generation through nature connection and animal interaction in a family-friendly environment! Our program is not your typical nature play session.
From exploring Australian Indigenous culture to learning about recycling and reusing items, or focusing on our animals like Little Penguins, Tasmanian Devils, or Tree Kangaroos, there's always something exciting to discover. We also love to get you moving with activities like scavenger hunts and Zookeeper led tours, as well as jumping into science-related topics. Not to mention the ability to get hands on with our amazing education animals.
Wildlife Wanderers Program
Join our Wildlife team every Friday from 10.30am, for an exciting adventure of discovery. Diving into the wonders of nature and wildlife in engaging and educational ways! Together, let's spark a deep love for the environment and all the incredible animal species that call it home.
Age range
0 to 5 years
Time
10:30 to 11:30am
Days
Every Friday during school terms
Location
Meet at the NEW Wildlife Wanderes area on the Wildlife Trail or if the weather
isn't favourable, at the Undercover Outback Events wing.
Pricing
PASSHOLDERS $5
GENERAL ACCESS $10
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What's on in Term 2?
Week 1 – 2 May 2025
10.30 to 11.15am
World Vet Day – Imaginary vet play with animal toys and first aid supplies, as well as a toy animal bath zone.
Thank you cards for our Vet teams at Drouin Vetinary Clinic and Unusual Pet Vets Karringal.
11.15 to 11.30am
Feed the Kangaroos.
Little ones zone
Soapy bubble play.
Bonus activities
Build different shelters out of lego and wood blocks for an animal to sleep in.
Collect natural items for next week's activity.
Location
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 2 – 9 May 2025
10.30 to 11.15am
Endangered Species Day: Colour in and cut out a Koala headband to wear.
Mother's Day activity: Hanging nature hearts.
Collect leaves, petals and other beautiful things to stick onto a heart shaped gift for Mum or Grandma.
11.15 to 11.30am
Meet Teddy the Koala.
Little ones zone
Nature tactile trays & rainbow toys.
Location
NEW Wildlife Wandrers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 3 – 16 May
10.30 to 11.00am
Gardening in the Animal farm. Help make a delicious garden for our Guinea Pigs, Rabbits and Chickens to eat.
11.00 to 11.15am
Print on paper with paper roll flower stamps, leaves and other nature stamps.
11.15 to 11.30am
Meet a Mountain Pygmy Possum.
Little ones zone
Autumn leaves & soft toys to cuddle.
Bonus activities
Autumn leaf pile.
Location
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 4 – WORLD TURTLE DAY – 23 May
10.30 to 11.00am
Make and paint a Turtle friend to join you on your adventure.
11.00 to 11.15am
Read a turtle-y awesome book together.
11.15 to 11.30am
Meet a Turtle!
Little ones zone
Rubber ducks & paper plate Turtles.
Bonus activities
Colouring in
11.10 to 11.30am
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 4 – WORLD TURTLE DAY – 23 May
10.30 to 11.00am
Make and paint a Turtle friend to join you on your adventure.
11.00 to 11.15am
Read a turtle-y awesome book together.
11.15 to 11.30am
Meet a Turtle!
Little ones zone
Rubber ducks & paper plate Turtles.
Bonus activities
Colouring in.
11.10 to 11.30am
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 5 – 30 May
10.30 to 10.45am
Fossil Dig.
10.45 to 11.15am
Make a skeleton artwork with pasta.
11.15 to 11.30am
Watch Quince the Tasmanian Devil get fed.
Do you dare to play tug-of-war with a devil?
Little ones zone
Pasta shaker bottles.
Bonus activities
Natural tactile items and magnifying glasses.
11.10 to 11.30am
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 6 – 6 June
10.30 to 10.45am
Mushroom hunting in the Function Gardens.
10.45 to 11.15am
Paint your own clay mushroom.
Stamping on paper with mushrooms.
Pull apart and look at the parts that make up a mushroom.
11.15 to 11.40am
Meet Rolo or our Blue Tongue Skinks.
Little ones zone
Squishy toys.
Bonus activities
Colouring in.
11.10 to 11.30am
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Wildlife Wanderers Testimonials
"Wednesday is our favourite day of the week. We love WW and Gumbuya. Having the kids rides have been great. Thankyou so much to all the rangers and coordinators."
"Kids love the animals and the special encounters that they get with them. Thankyou for an amazing year we have loved the program."
"Thank you for another amazing year of WW! It is great for the kids (and parents!) to get out and about in nature whilst making so many new friends!"
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