An outdoor classroom!
Around the park, students can discover exciting facts and fascinating details about our animals through observation, hands-on/ experiential learning and the information signage available, as well as through listening to keepers at the daily animal presentations.
Excursions to Ballarat Wildlife Park are suitable for children from P-12 and beyond, with curated programs available for tertiary students.
Zoo-keeper guided tours, tailored to your required educational outcomes, can be added to your itinerary, delivering a truly bespoke learning experience.
The Bushman’s Hut provides a perfect workshop in a stimulating environment, where students can complete tasks and be given instructions.
Ample coach parking is available onsite.
QR codes are located around the park to access videos that provide information when you see the Tasmanian Devils, meet a Wombat and Koalas, see some of the most venomous Snakes of the world, giant Saltwater Crocodiles and much more!
Below are links to the videos (that can be scanned at the park at enclosures):
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper?
The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s ‘Junior Keeper Program’ is an incredible 3-hour experience hosted by some of the Wildlife Park’s experienced keepers, for children 6-15 years old.
The Junior Keepers will be introduced to various animals and learn fascinating facts about a range of different species.