Wild Adventures
An immersive full-day experience for Wild Adventurers!
Let them 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!
Programs are for 9 - 12 year olds and run from 9am - 3pm (register from 8.15am). Cost is $69 per child. Please note, programs may be subject to change from time to time due to the nature of working with animals.
Monday 1st July: Zoo Scientist for a Day
Become a Zoo Scientist for a day and tap into the fascinating world of wildlife science to help protect the future of our wildlife and environment!
In this interactive program, participants will learn about ecology and natural sciences to encourage scientific thinking. Participants will observe water bugs and other mysterious minibeasts under a microscope or magnifying glass while learning about their importance in our ecosystems. The young scientists will also visit Honeyworld to learn about bees and the vital role that they play in our environment, plus create their very own Native Bee Motel that they can take home.
Bookings have now closed.
Tuesday 2nd July: Animal Trainer for the Day
Experience what it's like to be an animal trainer and meet the stars of our shows!
In this practical adventure, participants will step into the shoes of an animal trainer and learn techniques used to both check an animal's health, and train behaviours for performance. Young adventurers will get the chance to see a range of training techniques across different types of animals and the best thing is - many of the techniques can be used at home on household pets!
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Wednesday 3rd July: Homes for Wildlife
Spanning 27 hectares of sub-tropical rainforest and eucalypt forest, Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is the place for nature loving kids to learn about habitats for wildlife!
Learn about the amazing work our horticulture team does to not only maintain the environment, but help all our native and exotic animals feel at home at the Sanctuary. Get an insight into plant species, learn about the importance of native flowers and gain an up close look at habitat design for different species. The young horticulturists will pot their own native plant, make seed balls and create a frog hotel that they can take home.
Bookings have now closed.
Thursday 4th July: Keeper for a Day
Take a walk in the boots of a wildlife keeper and experience what it means to work with wildlife!
This hands-on program is for all young animal lovers that want to meet some of our amazing residents and see what it's like in the life of a wildlife keeper. Help keepers care for our animals and learn about food preparation, health checks and cleaning. Learn about different types of enrichment and assist in making them, which not only ensures an animal's day stays interesting but also improves their health!
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Friday 5th July: Vet for a Day
Ever wondered what it's like to be a vet?
This exciting program gives young science fans and wildlife lovers an insight into what it means to work at one of the world's busiest wildlife hospitals; Currumbin Wildlife Hospital. Learn about animal rehabilitation and rescue, discover release techniques, and get introduced to veterinary equipment and their uses to conduct important health checks. Participants will also explore the Sanctuary and learn interesting facts about our amazing animals.