Are you ready to discover the incredible creatures that call Australia home?
Hold on tight as we journey through the land of venomous snakes, like the sneaky Inland Taipans and the majestic King Browns! And did you know that the platypus, yes, the cute platypus, is also venomous? How wild is that?
In our backyard, you’ll find the mesmerising yet formidable funnel-web and redback spiders, their beauty matched only by their cautionary tales. And as we navigate our waterways, beware the lurking giants: saltwater crocodiles in rivers, bull sharks in harbors, and the iconic Great White sharks patrolling the Southern Ocean. Even the seemingly harmless kangaroo can pack a punch at 90 kilograms!
Dive beneath the waves and encounter a world of stinging creatures: the elusive blue-ringed octopus, the tiny yet potent Irukandji jellyfish, and the majestic giant stingrays.
Not only are our native animals dangerous but so are our trees. Learn about the catastrophic power of a bushfire, flamed by the oil & sap of our Eucalyptus & Ti-trees. Smell their oil and discover their amazing healing powers.
But fear not! While these creatures command respect, we embrace knowledge and caution. Join educator and author Grant Hyde as he guides us through this thrilling journey, where every discovery brings new excitement and learning!
Let’s not forget that ‘man’s best friend’ once started out as a dangerous predator. With the help of my loveable sheepdog, Nelson, we will learn about that 40,000 year journey.
Highlights:
- Hands on participation – touch shark and crocodile jaws, stingray barbs, kangaroo and crocodile claws
- Get a close up look at a Pacific man-of-war, a jellyfish, redback and funnel-web spiders, even an octopus and the shell of a cone snail
- Learn about these animal’s natural history and how their defences came about
- Meet Nelson the friendly, trained working dog and learn how he was once our enemy
- This experience could one day offer the knowledge to save somebody’s life
*The animal list is a guide to the program only; the provider may exclude or substitute animals from the list at their discretion.
