Education Billabong
Vacation Care, Prep School and Pre School
FUN FUN FUN !!! Indulge the senses by patting and touching some of the friendliest little Aussie animals you will ever meet!
Rangers will take your class on a journey of discovery, with age appropriate learning and most importantly of all, loads of fun. Rangers will be happy to concentrate on any topic you might be covering in class.
If you would like a structured lesson, we would be happy to work with you on our Grade 1-2 lesson (The needs of living things) - What do australian animals need to survive?
ALL VISITS CAN INCLUDE:
- Private tuition and HANDS-ON encounters with a wide variety of Australian wildlife!
- THE BIG CROC FEED!!!
- Hand feeding of the free-ranging animals such as kangaroos and water birds.
- Meet some rare and endangered North Queensland wildlife, including cassowaries, quolls and northern bettongs.
Supervision
The Billabong Sanctuary has company policies regarding supervision requirements. One adult for every ten students is required when not supervised by a Ranger.
SUGGESTED PROGRAM |
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| 9.30 am | Arrive at Billabong Sanctuary |
| 9:40am | Lesson by Billabong Ranger |
| 10:30am | Morning Tea |
| 10.45 am | Lesson concluded, crocodile feeding |
| 11.30 am | Free time— explore the park ! |
| 12.45 pm | Sausage sizzle or lunch |
| 1.30 pm | Depart after a great morning |
Costs for Prep and Pre School
- All students are charged the concession rate of $11.25 per person
One adult is admitted free per 10 paying students. Supervising adults may include teachers, teacher’s aides or parents. - All other adults are $20.25 each for entry (a saving of $6.75 per adult))
Transport
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Working outside can be hot and thirsty work!
Remember to bring hats, water and plenty of sunscreen!Mozzie repellent's a great idea in summer too!
Sausage Sizzle
Billabong's Sausage Sizzle can add MORE fun to your day. We provide you with morning tea (cordial, fruit and biscuits) and lunch too (cordial, fruit and a sausage sandwich! Yum!!!). All this for just $5.00 per person
Check out more information on age groups with the links below -
Kindy/Child Minding Centres - Preschool/Prep - Primary - Secondary - Tertiary
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