Education Billabong
Primary School
Billabong Sanctuary's curriculum based education programs for primary schools are designed to provide a thrilling insight into the wonders of Australian wildlife. Whilst the focus is on learning, students can't help but have fun as they get hands on with some of Australia 's favourite critters.
Our knowledgeable staff are experienced in interpreting all facts of the Billabong environment, and can present information in a fresh and exciting way.
Your visit can include time with a ranger, as well as teacher or adult supervised time to allow your students the freedom to explore the sanctuary.
We currently run four multi-age outdoor education lessons, based on the Education Queensland Science Curriculum for primary schools. You can choose from:
Grades 1-2: The needs of living things
What do Australian animals need to survive? Join a Billabong Sanctuary ranger to find out.
Your visit will include hands on encounters with many of the animals you are learning about, not to mention a great big sense of fun.
Years 1-2 - The Needs Of Living Things - Student Worksheet
( Download worksheet here )
Grades 3-4: Different groups of Aussie animals
Mammals, reptiles, marsupials. You have heard the names before. But what do they look and feel like?
Your class will be guided by a Billabong Sanctuary ranger as they find out why marsupial babies are born looking like jelly beans, and why snakes don't like the cold, amongst many other things.
A keen sense of adventure is needed as this visit will include lots of touching the animals.
Years 3-4 - Different Australian Animals - Student Worksheet
( Download worksheet here )
Grades 5-6: Animal adaptations
A fantastic look into how Australian animals are designed for their environments. Getting up close to the animals in question will allow them to see exactly why animals look and behave the way they do. And to top it off, the visit will finish with a special croc feeding, focusing on how crocodiles hunt for their food.
Grade 7: Biology of mammals/birds/reptiles
Australia is home to some of the most amazing fauna on the planet.
By learning first about what makes these animals unique, students will gain an understanding of their function within the ecosystem.
Year 7 - The Biology Of Mammals,
Birds & Reptiles - Student Worksheet
( Download worksheet here )
In addition, you are more than welcome to suggest your own lesson topic, and our Education Rangers are happy to meet with you to organize a program for your visit.
So come join us this year for a FUN learning experience in the GREAT OUTDOORS!!!
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 |
| 10.45 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 Primary
- 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 $9.75 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 a sausage sandwich plus cordial and a piece of fresh fruit. Yum! All this for just $6.00 per person.
Check out more information on age groups with the links below -
Kindy/Child Minding Centres - Preschool/Prep - Primary - Secondary - Tertiary
Very friendly staff, great park – Caroline and Alexander, Germany |