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Zoo Adventures - Sydney

July school holiday program

Zoo Adventures is a school holiday program for children between the ages of 5-10. Children experience the sights and sounds of the Zoo while also enjoying some of our keeper talks and shows.

Each day has a theme and children will join in lots of fun activites including arts and crafts. Some of our animal themes from the last holidays include 'Nocturnal Neighbours', 'The Battle for Birds', and 'Rocking Reptiles'.

Bookings

The Zoo Adventure Winter School Holiday Program is now OPEN! Please complete the booking form below and consult our daily schedule for further details.

Please note that the following day is FULLY BOOKED: Monday 8th July - Gentle Giraffes

All bookings can only be secured through the submission of a booking form. Bookings can not be made over the phone.

During this busy time, it can take our staff up to 3 days to process your booking form - please be patient. Once your form has been processed, you will recieve a confirmation email to confirm all your booking details. After 3 days of submitting your form, if you have not had any contact from Taronga Staff please do not hesitate to contact us.

As soon as a day is Fully Booked it will be advertised on the website. If you have selected a fully booked day, your form will not be processed and we will endeavour to contact you as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please email education@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Please see below for our Frequently Asked Questions:

What age does my child need to be to enrol?

The program is only available for children aged between 5 to 10 years of age. We can not accept enrolments for children younger than 5 as liability insurance does not cover their care.

How do I make a Booking?

To book Zoo Adventures please download, complete and return the booking form, remembering to complete your payment information. Bookings must be received prior to the first day your child plans to attend and payments must be received in advance. Please ensure an email address is provided as your confirmation will be sent by email

How much does it cost?

Zoo Adventures costs $65 per day per child (9.30am - 3.30pm) Additional supervision is available from 8am to 5.30pm and costs a further $23 per day per child. All Zoo Adventurers must wear a yellow Zoo Adventures t-shirt. If you do not own one from a previous visit, the t-shirt can be purchased for $13. Prepayment prior to the day is required to secure your booking.

What activities will Zoo Adventurers participate in?

Each day has a different theme. Activities will be based around the daily theme and may include: animal experiences, special up close encounters with animals, a ride on the Sky Safari, creation of animal enrichment items, educational games, arts and crafts, and a visit to our Bird or Seal show (activities may slightly vary on a day to basis due to time and weather constraints).

What do I need to bring?

A packed lunch, snacks (if your child does not eat fruit), a hat, wet weather gear in case of rain (raincoat & gum boots), a drink bottle, sunscreen.

What does the Zoo provide?

A light snack for morning tea (mixed fruit), water and cordial at break intervals and for filling up drink bottles.

Where and when do we meet?

Zoo Adventures is held at Taronga Zoo. Pick up and drop off is at the ANZ Lecture Theatre (located in between the Main Entrance & the Education Centre). Please enter via the Zoo car park between 8:45am-9:15am and pick up at 3:30pm. Parking in the multi storey car park is free of charge for 90 minutes.

Is there Extended Care available?

Yes, additional supervision is available from 8:00am to 5.30pm and costs a further $23 per day per child. If you think you are going to be late please contact the Education Centre administration 9978 4624 or the Taronga Zoo Switchboard 9969 2777.

Can my child be collected by a friend?

Yes they can, you will need to advise the name and phone number of the person on the registration sheet when you drop your child off in the morning authorising the person who will be collecting your child to do so. The authorised person will need to sign your child out on the register provided.

Conditions of booking

Advertised Animal Experiences are subject to cancellation and change without notification.

There will be no refunds for cancellations, however names can be transferred upon arrival on the day or a credit can be provided for the following holiday period. The program is available for children aged 5 to 10 years of age.

Children who are not collected within 15 minutes of the end of the day, will be booked into Extended Care. Extended Care is $23 per child.

For identification purposes, all children attending the program at Sydney's Taronga Zoo are required to wear the yellow Zoo Adventures t-shirt, which can be purchased on the day or via downloadable booking form.

Parents are not permitted to enter the Zoo. The full entry fee must be paid at the Main Admissions Gate if parents would like to visit the Zoo on the day.

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Zoo Adventure Booking Form

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