Wild Adventures
Age group: 9 - 12 years I Program duration: 9am - 3pm I Cost: $72 per child
Let your kids experience the wonders of wildlife over 5 days of educational fun. We will provide participants with everything needed to fulfill the programs but pack snacks, lunch and a reusable water bottle as every program will be an action-packed day! Check-ins open from 8.15am. Please note, individual program activities are subject to change due to the nature of working with animals.
Nyamul Jimbalangari
(Animal Friendships)
Monday, 7 April 2025
The Kombumerri People, like all First Nations Peoples, had a deep connection to the land they lived on and cared for, extending to the animals and plants around them. In this program, kids will discover how they used plants for food and medicine, made ochre, and used it for body decoration and artwork. Kids will also meet our animal ambassadors and learn how First Nations Peoples honored, cared for, and learned from totem animals, immortalising them in Dreaming stories.
Animal Trainer for a Day
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
In this program, kids can step into the shoes of an animal trainer and learn about training techniques that we use both for animal health checks and behaviours for our conservation shows. The best part of it is that many of the techniques participants will learn can be used on household pets!
Conservation Champions at Currumbin
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Ready to become a Conservation Champion and stand up for wildlife? In this program, kids will meet our animal ambassadors, learn why they’re under threat, and most importantly, how they can help. From planting native plants to being a responsible pet owner, kids will leave with the knowledge to protect our native wildlife and teach others to do the same.
Animal Keeper for a Day
Thursday, 10 April 2025
Take a walk in the boots of a keeper and find out what it’s like to be a wildlife keeper! From cleaning to food preparation, health checks, enrichment and more; Kids are guaranteed to walk away with a better understanding of keeper duties.
Vet for a Day
Friday, 11 April 2025
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital plays such an important role in our community, saving more than 14,000 wildlife patients every year. Our ‘Vet for a Day’ program gives kids an insight into animal rescue and rehabilitation, release techniques, and veterinary equipment used for important health checks.
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