School Excursions 2027
At the Australian Reptile Park, our aim is to make education fun and interactive for all students who visit.
Interactive Learning Excursions for Primary Schools
Bring classroom learning to life with a curriculum-aligned primary school excursion at the Australian Reptile Park. Designed for Early Stage 1 to Stage 3, each experience combines close-up animal encounters with engaging, hands-on learning linked to the NSW Science and Technology K–6 syllabus (2027).
Students explore key scientific concepts through real-world wildlife experiences, while teachers receive a Stage-specific digital toolkit to support learning before and after their visit.
Curriculum-aligned School Shows are included with excursion admission.
2027 Excursion Showtimes & Pricing
Excursion Showtimes for 2027
Monday to Friday: 10:00am & 12:30pm
Excursion Pricing
Students: $16.99 per student
Adult entry rates are outlined below.
Lunch Add-On
Sausage Sizzle: $10 per person
- Sausage sandwiches & juice popper
- School staff can cook at no additional cost.
- If Australian Reptile Park staff are required to cook, an additional $100 fee applies.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the booked excursion will receive a full refund. Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours before the excursion will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours are non-refundable.
Observing and Sensing - Early Stage (Pre-School & Kindy)
'Exploring with Our Senses: Little Observers at the Reptile Park'
Young learners will use their senses to discover the fascinating features of reptiles and other living things, from the feel of scales to the ways animals move, find food and survive. Through close observation and hands-on learning, students will build confidence in asking questions about the natural world while also learning important snake safety basics.
Investigating Changes - Stage 1 (Years 1 - 2)
'Young Investigators: Reptiles, Life Cycles and Safety'
Students will become young wildlife investigators as they explore how reptiles grow, move, adapt and survive in different environments. They will compare animal characteristics, discover life cycles and habitats, and learn practical snake safety skills while making connections between animals and the world around them.
Living Systems and Energy - Stage 2 (Years 3 - 4)
'Habitat Detectives: Energy, Forces and Reptile Survival'
Students will investigate the hidden connections within Australian habitats, discovering how reptiles depend on food, shelter, energy and other living things to survive. By exploring food chains, predator and prey relationships, animal adaptations and movement, students will see how every part of an ecosystem plays an important role.
Adaptions, Sustainability, and Ecosystems - Stage 3 (Years 5 - 6)
'Eco-Explorers: Adaptions, Ecosystems and Sustainability'
Students will take a deeper look at the incredible adaptations that help Australian reptiles survive, from camouflage and claws to venom and specialised behaviours. They will explore food webs, ecosystem balance, sustainability and human impacts on wildlife, while considering how conservation and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge can help protect species and habitats for the future.
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“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.”
Girraween, St Anthony’s Primary
Interactive Learning Excursions for High Schools
Bring science to life with a curriculum-aligned high school excursion at the Australian Reptile Park. Designed for students from Year 7 to Year 12, each experience connects classroom learning with real animals, conservation programs and the work of experienced wildlife keepers.
Students explore scientific concepts through close-up animal encounters and real-world examples, while teachers receive a year-specific digital toolkit to support learning before and after their visit.
Curriculum-aligned School Shows are included with excursion admission.
Animal Features, Classification and Survival - Year 7
Students will explore how scientists classify animals and discover the physical features that help different species survive in their environments. Using reptiles, mammals and birds as real-world examples, students will investigate adaptations such as scales, claws, camouflage, venom and shells, and consider why animals are suited to particular habitats.
Animal Systems, Senses and Survival - Year 8
Students will investigate how animal bodies function and how different systems, senses and behaviours support survival. Through close-up examples including snakes, crocodiles, lizards and spiders, students will explore movement, feeding, temperature regulation, venom and the specialised senses animals use to interact with their environment.
Ecosystems and Conservation - Year 9
Students will explore the relationships between animals, habitats and the wider ecosystem, examining how changes to one part of an environment can affect many species. Through real conservation examples, students will investigate food webs, predator and prey relationships, habitat loss, wildlife disease and the role conservation programs play in protecting Australian wildlife.
Evolution, Genetics, Venom and Conservation - Year 10
Students will investigate how adaptations develop over time and how inherited characteristics can influence an animal’s ability to survive. Using Australian wildlife and reptiles as case studies, students will explore natural selection, genetics, venom variation and the ways scientific knowledge is applied to wildlife care and conservation.
Senior Science in the Real World - Year 11
Students will connect senior science concepts with real-world wildlife conservation, animal care and scientific research at the Australian Reptile Park. Through examples involving biodiversity, disease, conservation breeding, venomous species and native wildlife, students will explore how scientific information is collected and used to better understand and protect animal populations.
Applied Science and Conservation - Year 12
Students will examine how scientific evidence is used to address real challenges in wildlife conservation, animal care and venom research. Through practical conservation examples, students will explore population health, genetic diversity, disease, antivenom work and the decision-making processes behind protecting threatened species.
Interactive Virtual Excursions for Remote Schools
Bring the Australian Reptile Park into the classroom with a live, interactive virtual excursion designed for schools that cannot visit in person. Ideal for remote, regional and distance education students, these 30-minute online experiences give students the opportunity to meet Australian wildlife, learn directly from an experienced keeper and ask questions in real time, wherever their classroom may be.
What to Expect from Your Virtual Excursion
Each 30-minute virtual excursion is hosted live via Zoom by an Australian Reptile Park keeper or presenter, giving students the chance to meet animals up close and learn about their unique features, behaviours and conservation. Students will enjoy live animal appearances and have dedicated time to ask questions and interact with the presenter.
Schools will also receive a teacher information sheet to help prepare students for their virtual excursion and extend learning in the classroom.
Interactive Animal Studies and Conservation Programs for TAFE & University Groups
Connect classroom learning with real-world wildlife care through practical education programs at the Australian Reptile Park. Designed for TAFE and university students studying animal care and management, zoology, veterinary science, environmental science, conservation and related courses, each program provides valuable insight into the day-to-day realities of working with wildlife.
Students can explore animal welfare, husbandry, behaviour, enrichment, conservation, safe work practices and industry career pathways through observation-based learning and experiences tailored to their course focus.
What to Expect from Your Animal Studies and Conservation Program
Students will explore how animal care and conservation principles are applied in a working wildlife park, with opportunities to observe animals, investigate welfare and husbandry practices, learn about conservation programs and hear from experienced wildlife professionals.
Programs range from structured self-guided learning to dedicated staff-led and premium small-group experiences, allowing educators to choose the level of interaction that best suits their students and learning outcomes. Course-aligned worksheets and observation activities help students connect their visit with their studies while gaining a greater understanding of career pathways within animal care, wildlife and conservation.
Student : Adult Ratios
At the Australian Reptile Park, student safety is a priority, with established supervision ratios to ensure students are appropriately supported throughout their visit. Complimentary adult entry is provided based on the following student-to-adult ratios:
Preschool & Kindergarten: 1 adult for every 5 children
Years 1–6: 1 adult for every 8 students
Years 7–12: 1 adult for every 8 students
TAFE: 1 adult for every 8 students
Additional adults can join the group at a reduced rate of $43.99 per person.
Teacher Resources
- Early Stage 1 – Observing & Sensing – Worksheets & Activities
- Stage 1 – Investigating Changes – Worksheets & Activities
- Stage 2 – Living Systems & Energy – Worksheets & Activities
- Stage 3 – Adaptions, Sustainability & Ecosystems – Worksheets & Activities
- ARP’s Excursion Rules
- Map of the Reptile Park
- Excursions Risk Assessment
