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School Holiday Programs

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Want to help us inspire the next generation of wildlife champions?

We’ve Got Your School Holidays Covered

22 Sep – 2 Oct 2026

Keep your kids active and let them connect in nature during the school holidays! Our school holiday programs are animal-packed, educational and full of fun. Choose from a different adventure every day, each program designed to introduce your child to wildlife, nature and conservation.

NEW DATES: 22 Sep – 2 Oct 2026

Junior Sanctuary Rangers

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Age

5 – 8 years

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Price

$36

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Duration

9am – 12pm

A half-day adventure for your youngest wildlife & conservation warriors! Spark their curious minds and passion for animals by introducing them to a range of native wildlife and exotic species.

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Sanctuary Rangers

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Age

8 – 12 years

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Price

$72

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Duration

9am – 3pm

Packed with hands-on activities and animal encounters, this program lets kids step into the shoes of a wildlife keeper! Each day will be different with activities like creating animal enrichment, designing habitats and exploring how nature is respected by First Nations peoples.

Sanctuary Keepers Teens

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Age

13 – 16 years

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Price

$95

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Duration

8.15am – 3.30pm

Do you have a keen interest in wildlife and want a real zoo experience? This programs gives teenagers real insight into zookeeping and hands-on exposure to working in wildlife care.

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Native Bee Workshops

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Age

5 – 8 years and 9 – 12 years

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Price

From $36

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Duration

From 1.5 hours

A fun, educational workshop exploring the world of the Australian sting-free bee, just 4mm long! Kids will learn about this remarkable tiny species through playful learning and hands-on activities, including a look at First Nations Peoples’ cultural connection to bees.

New Dates: 22 Sep – 2 Oct 2026

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We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the greater Yugambeh language region, the Country on which Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Hospital are situated today. We recognise their continuing connections to the land, sky, waters (waterways), and wildlife. We thank them for caring for this Country and its ecosystems.

We celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and we pay our respect to Elders past and present.

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