BUSH KIDS

BUSH KIDS is a “kid’s only zone” for 5 to 6 year olds. 

This drop-off program is a great opportunity to discover more about our amazing wildlife we share our world with, whilst exploring Cleland Wildlife Park with new friends. It’s held outdoors and is jam-packed with fun activities, encouraging curiosity through nature-based hands-on learning opportunities, whilst meeting our local resident animals along the way.

In a relaxed learning environment, kids will learn about and participate in a variety of animal and nature-based related activities. Participants will spend 2 hours exploring the park with our experienced guide, delving into a variety of topics depending on the school holiday theme. Topics will vary each school holidays, but will be super fun and age appropriate. The key aim is to provide participants (kids) with an opportunity to appreciate and connect with nature.

Each school holiday has a different theme to keep your young ones curious.

There are only 8 spaces available per session, so book now.

The Bush Kids program requires a minimum of 4 participants to run.

Highlights:

·        If you are interested in animals and nature and like being outside, then this program is 

         for you!

·        Spend the morning exploring our extensive park and getting creative in nature.

·        Feed, interact with and get up-close with some of our native Australian animals.

·        Please note the minimum age for this experience is 5 years, no exceptions.

Program Details:   

Availability:             Mondays and Wednesdays

Time:                      10:00am – 12:00noon

Duration:                 2 hours

Age:                        5 to 6 years

Cost:                       $31.50 (program fee), plus entry fee

Capacity:                 4 to 8 participants

What to Bring:

·        Re-usable water bottle

·        Comfortable footwear

·        Sunscreen and a hat in the summer

·        Warm jacket in the winter

·        Extra snacks for your child – exploring is hard work

·        Your sense of adventure!

Winter 2024 – Theme: ‘Animal Traces’ (scats and tracks)

Who isn’t fascinated by poo?  What footprint does an echidna leave behind?  Come along and discover the mystery of animal tracks and scats.  Let's have some fun in nature, meet some animals and get their hands dirty.

·        Monday 8th July, 2024

·        Wednesday 10th July, 2024

·        Monday 15th July, 2024

·        Wednesday 17th July, 2024

Spring 2024 – Theme: ‘Animal Olympics’ (animal special skills – like Olympians)

This program focuses on the amazing skills our animals have compared to Olympic athletes. It’s a fun and hands-on way to engage kids with amazing facts about our Aussie animals, and how they survive in the wild. Kids will have the opportunity to explore their own abilities, both mentally and physically, by trying out the Olympic challenges.

·        Monday 30th September, 2024

·        Wednesday 2nd October, 2024

·        Monday 7th October, 2024

·        Wednesday 9th October, 2024