217 Kildare Road Doonside NSW (02) 9622 1644
Many teachers tell us how much more involving it is for students when they see over 230 species of birds, 30 species of mammals and a large number of reptiles in their natural habitats. (But then, that's the whole idea of Featherdale).
Education Amphitheatre
One of the latest additions at Featherdale is an amphitheatre which forms part of our new education area. The amphitheatre seats up to 90 students where they learn about and interact with Australian native animals.
Excursion
At Featherdale Wildlife Park including "hands on" lesson - Groups of less than 15 students
* Students (5-17years): $170
* Students (18+years): $270
At Featherdale Wildlife Park including "hands on" lesson - Groups of more than 15 students
* Students (5-17years): $10.60 each
* Students (18+years): $15.60 each
Teachers: FREE
* Parent/Helpers: 1 per 10 students FREE
* Extra Parents/Helpers: Student rate
Self-Guided School Tours
Designed to be supervised by teachers, an information folder is provided for the school to utilise during the excursion (information folder is included in the price).
Groups of less than 15 students
* Students (5-17years): $11.75 each
* Students(18+years): $17.25 each
Groups of more than 15 students
* Students (5-17years): $9.30
* Students (18+years): $14.40
Teachers: FREE
* Parent/Helpers: 1 per 10 students: FREE
* Extra Parents/Helpers: Student rate
Featherdale's Education Kit
A comprehensive range of educational material is available to schools in the form of 10 folders of high quality blackline masters prepared by experienced educators.
Student Activity Sheets
Level Relevant For Cost
1. Kindergarten to Year 1 $17:50 - 44 Pages
2. Year 2 to Year 3 $17:50 - 48 Pages
3. Year 3 to Year 5 $17:50 - 48 Pages
4. Year 5 to Year 6 $17:50 - 50 Pages
5. Year 7 to Year 10 $17:50 - 50 Pages
Data Sheets
Level Relevant For Cost
1. Flightless Birds, Bird of Prey Water Fowl $17:50 - 54 Pages
2. Pigeons, Quails, Mound Builders $17:50 - 46 Pages
3. Parrots and Owls $17:50 - 63 Pages
4. Honey Eaters $17:50 - 65 Pages
5. Mammals and Reptiles $17:50 - 65 Pages
* Purchase all the kits for $142 and Save $33
Wildlife Wanderer Mobile Education Program
If you can't bring your students to the animals, we'll bring animals to you. It saves the hassle of organising transport, extra staff and lunches. Your "Wildlife Wanderer" visit includes a hands-on lesson with Australian native animals of your choice in your very own classroom or outdoor learning area.
* Less than 50 students: minimum $440.00
* 51 students and above: $8.75 each
For more information on any of the above please contact us via phone or send an enquiry via the 'Make an Enquiry' tab.