WILD Wednesdays!

Embark on an adventure every WILD Wednesday from 11 am to 4 pm!

Begin with Wildlife Wanderers at 11 am, an immersive play program led by wildlife rangers, engaging young participants in hands-on exploration of the natural world.

Afternoon delights include Junior Rides and Typhon Island at noon for thrilling play time and from 1 pm to 4 pm, dive into the Wildlife Trail where free-roaming , animal feeding, and educational keeper talks create a perfect blend of entertainment and learning.
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Wednesday Lineup

11am – 12.00pm Wildlife Wanderers:
Immerse yourselves in the wonders of nature with this tactile play program led by our wildlife rangers. The session is designed to provide hands-on interaction with the natural world, fostering sensory exploration for young participants.

12.00pm – 2.00pm Junior Rides and Typhon Island:
Enjoy playtime on our junior ride attractions, supplemented by the exciting inclusion of Typhon Island in the waterpark on days with temperatures exceeding 22 degrees in term 1 & 4.

2.00pm – 4.00pm Wildlife Trail:
Conclude your day with free-roaming time within the wildlife trail, offering participants the chance to engage in animal feeding activities and educational keeper talks. This session provides a unique blend of entertainment and education, creating lasting memories for both children and their accompanying adults.

Pricing

Each person attending WILD Wednesday is required to have a single day ticket or a pass registration.
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Wildlife Wanderers Program

‍Embark on a journey of creativity and discovery with our captivating program designed for nature enthusiasts aged 0 - 5. At Wildlife Wanderers, we blend education and excitement to bring you a unique series of engaging activities that connect children with the fascinating world of wildlife.
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Unleash your creativity as we craft Valentine-themed enrichment items, go on thrilling scavenger hunts, and create beautiful nests from foraged treasures. Our carefully curated activities promise not only fun and laughter but also an opportunity to learn about and interact with our incredible animal residents. Each week holds a new adventure, from finger painting with a mix of unconventional materials to celebrating World Wildlife Day by crafting recycled turtles and jellyfish.

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What's On In Term Two?

Week One: 17th April
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BATS ARE COOL
BATS are cool pollinators. They help our gardens and forests to grow. Help the Wildlife team grow Wildlife friendly plants in new garden beds made from logs. Then create your own hanging bat to take home.

MAIN ACTIVITY - Create garden beds in logs and help plant animal friendly herbs and flowers
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES - Make a hanging bat, Chalk drawing, Teddies.
LOCATION - Mushrooms in the Wildlife Trail or Outback Events Wing (weather dependant)
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‍Week Two: 24th April
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‍FUN WITH PENGUINS
Meet our coolest animals. Literally. Watch Tux and Bow the Little Penguins get fed.

MAIN ACTIVITY - Make penguins out of your handprint
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES - Create and decorate Bottle cap fish, Bubbles, Ball pit
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - Penguin Feeding
LOCATION - Mushrooms in the Wildlife Trail or Function Room (weather dependant)

‍Week Three: 1st May
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‍WORLD VET DAY
Dress up as a vet and look after your teddy patients.
Help the Wildlife Team say thank you to the team at Drouin Vet Clinic by creating a mural for them.

MAIN ACTIVITY - Pretend to be a vet using first aid equipment to look after your teddy patients
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES - Help us create a thank you mural for the team at Drouin vet clinic.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - TBA
LOCATION - Mushrooms in the Wildlife Trail or Outback Events Wing (weather dependant)

‍Week Four: 8th May
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MOTHERS DAY ACTIVITY
Create some beautiful flowers and a card for Mum, Auntie or Grandma for Mothers day.

MAIN ACTIVITY - Paper plate flowers
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES - Mothers day card colouring in, Tactile Seed trays, Mystery animal eggs.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - Koala
LOCATION - Outback Events Wing
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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."

WW Parent / Guardian

"Kids love the animals and the special encounters that they get with them. Thankyou for an amazing year we have loved the program."
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WW Parent / Guardian

"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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WW Parent / Guardian

Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I need to pre - register for WILD Wednesdays if I already have a term pass or Annual Pass?
Yes - pre registrations are required each week for term and annual pass holders.
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What age range is WILD Wednesdays suitable for?
Children aged 0 - 5 with their parent / guardian.

Is the Café open on WILD Wednesdays?
Yes - the Outback Café is open from 11am - 1pm on WILD Wednesdays
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