School excursions
David Fleay Wildlife Park on the Gold Coast has special environmental education and cultural awareness programs tailored for school groups. Curriculum-based programs are available for students from pre-school to Year 12.
Group of school children. Photo DERM.The main focus of the education programs are on threatened species, habitats and animal adaptations to their habitats. Programs can also be designed to study mangroves, rainforest, wetlands, biology, conservation and Aboriginal culture.
The cost is $7.35 per student (primary or secondary), incl. GST in an organised group with a booking and includes a Ranger as the tour guide.
Attention teachers!
David Fleay Wildlife Park offers teachers free entry to the park for a pre-visitation/excursion inspection. This free visit gives teachers the opportunity to see the park and its education programs at first hand. It is also an ideal opportunity to discuss your special needs with our education ranger.
The park also offers a range of school holiday activities, including the ever popular 'How to be a Wildlife Ranger' workshops. Children from 8-14 get down and dirty with the animals at the park. The park's rationale is simple€¦during the holidays kids often act like animals, and the junior ranger workshops are an opportunity for them to do it in style.
David Fleay Wildlife Park offers an enjoyable, low-cost experience that gives teachers a great chance to develop many aspects of their educational programs. If you'd like to know more, contact the park and talk to a Ranger about your next excursion.
For enquiries, call (07) 5576 2411, international +61 7 5576 2411. NB - Need links to teachers and student resources. Educational kit downloads etc.
Last updated: 04 July 2008