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WILD Wednesdays!
Embark on an adventure every WILD Wednesday from 11 am to 4 pm!
With a full line up of fun experiences, including our Wildlife Wanderers program, live shows, wild rides, edutainment and over 70 different wildlife species - what are you waiting for? Come get a Wild (Wednesdays) Life!
Wednesday Lineup
11am – 12.00pm Wildlife Wanderers (pre-registration required):
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.
11.30am – 12.00pm Roam with Roos (pre-registration required):
Our iconic Kangaroo experience. Walk amongst one of Australia's most loved & recognised creatures. You'll be greeted by a Wildlife Ranger in our Roo Haven where you can spend 15 minutes hand-feeding the roos & learn a little more about what makes them so special. Hooroo!
12.00pm – 2.00pm Junior Rides:
Enjoy playtime on our junior ride attractions, spin with excitement on our twirling berry teacups, take a colourful train ride through the park and hop on a pirate ship...if you dare!
12.00pm – Aussie Outback Experience (pre-registration required):
We'll give you a glimpse into life in the Aussie Outback. Our live show featuring cow milking, whip cracking & sheep shearing.
1.30pm – Free Flight Bird Show:
Are you ready to be amazed? Our Free-Flight Bird Show will have our talented birds singing, dancing and flying right over the top of your head!
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.
Unleash your creativity as we craft 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.
What's On In Term Four?
Week One: 9th October
OPEN DAY
World Animal Day
World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilizing it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. Each one of us can make a difference – together we make change! Be part of something special.
Dress up as your favourite animal.
MAIN ACTIVITY - Find the animal zookeeper tour, ending at Devils for Feed time at 11:45
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES - Sand, Animal and Water sensory tubs and the Who’s Poo in the Zoo? game.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - Tassie Devil feed time at 1145 with Quince.
LOCATION –Wildlife Trail and Mushrooms or Outback Events Wing with a wet weather program. (weather dependent)
Week Two: 16th October
Great Aussie Bird Count 14th - 20th October 2024
The Aussie Bird Count is an activity for all ages that involves observing and counting the birds that live near you – whether that’s in your garden, the local park, a beach or even your town centre. By telling us about the birds you’ve seen within a 20-minute period, you will help BirdLife Australia develop an understanding of local birds whilst getting to know the wildlife on your doorstep!
MAIN ACTIVITY - Function gardens bird watching.
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES – Decorate a Feather headband and do some colouring in, Help the Wildlife team find bark for next week's activity.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - Cirrus or Furby the Tawny Frogmouth
LOCATION - Function gardens and/or Outback Events wing (weather dependent)
Week Three: 23rd October
Wombat Awareness Day
Australia is home to one of the world’s most endangered mammals. Help us build a future for wombats and show that it is possible to save the world’s critically endangered species. The Wombat Foundation – Saving the northern hairy-nosed wombat.
MAIN ACTIVITY - Glue Bark we found the previous week onto some Wombat artwork to make a hairy nosed Wombat.
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES – Make some Playdough poos and other fun Wombat themed activities. Help the Wildlife team find leaves for next week's activity.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER –Esme the Southern Hairy Nose Wombat
LOCATION - Mushrooms or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent)
Week Four: 30th October
GUMBOOYA
Spooky dress up.
MAIN ACTIVITY - Make spooky tree artwork from crumpled paper, paint and use leaves we found the week before to stamp leaf shapes.
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES – Get messy with Jelly and Oobleck.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER – Reya – Masked Owl
LOCATION – Mushrooms or undercover area TBA (weather dependent)
Week Five: 6th November
Animal shelter appreciation week.
MAIN ACTIVITY - Look for natural items to make Thankyou cards for shelters and carers.
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES - Book reading.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - Kangaroo feed time with the Keepers at 11:30
LOCATION - Mushrooms or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent)
Week Six: 13th November
MAIN ACTIVITY – Create lovely smells of nature, using herbs, fruits and leaves to make Potions.
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES – Create Tactile tiles or sensory bottles.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - TBA
LOCATION - Mushrooms or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent)
Week Seven: 20th November
MAIN ACTIVITY - Help create a 2024 Wildlife Wanderers Banner.
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES – See who can make the longest paper chain worms.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - TBA
LOCATION - Mushrooms or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent)
Week Eight: 27th November
MAIN ACTIVITY - Make a boat out of bark
SECONDARY ACTIVITIES – Sink or float water play and nature drums.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - TBA
LOCATION - Mushrooms or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent)
Week Nine: 4th December
FINAL WILDLIFE WANDERERS OF 2024
MAIN ACTIVITY - Airdry clay hand or footprints and 2024 Certificate presentation.
ANIMAL ENCOUNTER - Saint
LOCATION - Mushrooms or Outback events wing (weather dependent)
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!"
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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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