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MIX EDUCATION AND FUN

AT THE AUSTRALIAN REPTILE PARK!

At the Australian Reptile Park we believe in mixing education with fun and the result is an exciting day that will be remembered for years.   Our K-6 Feathers, Fur and Scales educational presentation has schools coming back year after year are filled with curious topics that include habitat destruction, endangered species, caring for animals, animal food chains and simple life cycles. 

It’s a truly hands-on experience and your pupils will pat an array of Australian native and exotic creatures such as snakes, lizards, turtles, a massive Burmese python, Arnie, the 1m American alligator and a selection of birds and mammals, depending on availability.

Specialised programs available:

• Tasmanian devil – Learn about this endangered animal and how the Australian Reptile Park and other mainland zoos are trying to save this iconic species.
• Frogs – Educates students on how they can attract frogs into their backyard to help save them.  Also highlighted is the life cycle of the frog and how the school children can assist in frog conservation.
• Mini-beasts – introduces students to the nicer side of spiders and the important role that these arachnids play within our ecosystem. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with other insects.

Lunch Packs available:

Pre-order delicious lunch packs that can be picked up the day you visit.  They include a cheese half-wrap, piece of fruit, fruit juice and chocolate frog.  Alternate half-wraps can be ordered to suit special dietary requirements.  Just $6.50 each!

Prices / Ratio:

Students: $9.00

Teacher ratio: 1:8 for Years 1-6 and 1:5 for Kindergarten. Each teacher/ parent helper within the ratio gains free entry.

Additional adults are $19.00 per person.

*minimum 30 students, maximum of 120 students per excursion*

What teachers are saying:

The students had a great day seeing first-hand Australia’s native animals.  They enjoyed the show and the experience of seeing the animals up close and getting to touch them as well.  The staff were friendly and the overall experience was fantastic. St Anthony’s Primary, Girraween, Oct 2011

It was a fabulous day for teachers, parents and students.  It is very relaxing for teachers, as the Park is well set out and many staff are available to talk to and explain the animals.  The children were kept very busy with the many exhibits you have to offer.  Point Clare Public School, Sept 2011

The students and teachers loved the hands-on approach.  The Park is well maintained and fun for all.  St Therese’s, New Lambton, Sept 2011

We had a wonderful day.  The Park seems to improve each year.  Everything is clean and tidy and the animals seem very happy and contented.  Beaumont Hill Public School, Aug 2011

 Shows are on at 10.30am and 12.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and 10am, 10.45am and 12.30pm on Wednesday aand Thursday.