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.
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Wildlife Wanderers Program

‍Join our Wildlife team on Wednesdays or Fridays from 10am, 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.
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Age range
‍0 to 5 years
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‍Time
‍10 to 11am
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‍Days
‍Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms
(program will be the same both weekdays).
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‍Location
‍Meet at Mushroom area on the Wildlife Trail or if the weather
isn't favourable, at the Undercover Outback Events wing
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‍Pricing
PASSHOLDERS $5
GENERAL ACCESS $10

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What's On in Term 1?

WEEK ONE: WED 29 JAN & FRI 31 JAN – OPEN DAY
Join Wildlife Wanderers this week without paying the weekly fee and get your 2025 questions answered.
*Gate pricing for over 90cm still applies unless you’re a passholder.
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‍‍MAIN ACTIVITY
Colour in a Kangaroo Joey and pop them in a pouch you can wear around your neck.
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SECONDARY ACTIVITY
‍Book reading:
What’s in your Pocket?
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ANIMAL EXPERIENCE
Kangaroo or Wallaby feeding.
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LOCATION
BIG Mushrooms on the Wildlife trail or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent).

WEEK TWO: 5 FEB & 7 FEB
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MAIN ACTIVITY
Group activity:
Painting Kissing and Hissing booth signs for Valentine’s week.
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SECONDARY ACTIVITY
Nature stamps:
Put paint on natural items and stamp on paper to create unique artworks.
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ANIMAL EXPERIENCE
Blue Tongue Lizards.
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LOCATION
BIG Mushrooms on the Wildlife Trail or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent).

WEEK THREE 12 FEB & 14 FEB
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MAIN ACTIVITY
Building teepees made from Old Koala Branches.
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SECONDARY ACTIVITY
Group walk to check out the animals in the Hissing and Kissing booths.

ANIMAL EXPERIENCE
Dingo at the Kissing Booth and Python at the Hissing booth.
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LOCATION
Wombat Area or Outback Events Wing (weather dependent).

WEEK FOUR: Frogs themed session

WEEK FIVE: Scavenger Hunt – Rainbow themed session

WEEK SIX: Zookeeper Tour – Ranger Laura’s Favourites

WEEK SEVEN: Wombat Stew themed session

WEEK EIGHT: Water, Mud and Goop – get messy

WEEK NINE: Parrot theme with mini flight show at 11am

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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