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
Gardening in the Wildlife or Functions Gardens.
Mother's Day activity: Hanging nature hearts.
Collect leaves, pertals and other beautiful things to stick onto a heart shaped gift for Mum or Grandma.
11.15 to 11.30am
Meet a Mountain Pygmy Possum.
Little ones zone
Autumn leaves & soft toys to cuddle.
Bonus activities
Collect items for next week's activity.
Make an Autumn leaf pile.
Location
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 3 – Endangered Species Day – 16 May
10.30 to 11.15am
Colour in and cut out a Koala headband to wear.
11.15 to 11.40am
Meet Teddy the Koala.
Little ones zone
Nature tactile trays & rainbow toys.
Bonus activities
Nature tactile trays.
Location
NEW Wildlife Wanderers shed or Outback Events Wing depending on the weather.
Week 4 – Ranger Anton's favourites Zookeeper Tour – 23 May
Meet at the Aussie Outback Arena by 10.40am or find us along the way.
10.30 to 10.45am
Make treat bags and give them to our Sheep, Goats and Missy the Moo Cow.
11.45 to 11.00am
Watch our Marmoset Monkeys get their second breakfast for the day.
11 to 11.10am
Watch a snake feed its hungry belly!
11.10 to 11.30am
Get up close to some of Ranger Anton's favourite reptiles.
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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