Education Billabong

Secondary Education page

Croc handlingThe unique outdoor classroom of Billabong Sanctuary offers an ideal opportunity to observe different ecosystems and the relationships that define them.

Students can witness nature at work, form the specifics of single animals, to the dynamics of larger systems. Tertiary qualified staff will guide your class, and the hands on activities will engage learners to discover the wonders of the Australian natural environment.

Billabong outdoor education for high school students is based on the Education Queensland science/multi-strand curriculum. All five lessons below have been formulated in conjunction with teachers and students in the public and private schools throughout Townsville. We are proud to offer a unique education experience of extremely high quality…. But most importantly…. It's FUN!!!

qChoose between:

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 to suit you. Our aim is to provide you and your students with an education resource that you can return to again and again!

ALL VISITS CAN INCLUDE:

  • Snake EducationPrivate 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.

High School groups are therefore encouraged to book their visit to coincide with the duration of the lesson (approx 2 1/2 hrs inc. a meal break) as there will be a ranger present for this time. You and your students are more than welcome to have “free-time” after the lesson, but the adult to student ratio of 1:10 must be met.

SUGGESTED PROGRAM
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 Secondary

  • 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

Thanks a lot to your friendly staff, I love it very much, great job, thanks – Bozene and Kaz, Poland

Crocodiles, koalas, kangaroos, wombats, snakes, birds and all Australian Animals at North Queenslands Wildlife Park
Billabong Sanctuary, Bruce Highway, Nome, via Townsville, Queensland, Australia.
Phone: +61 (7) 4778 8344 ... Fax: +61 (7) 4780 4569 ... Email: rangers@billabongsanctuary.com.au