School Holiday Programs

    Hands-on wildlife experiences for kids aged 3–17

    June – July 2026
    School Holidays,Wildly Well Spent Pick a program to book and explore
    Sanctuary Sprouts

    Sanctuary Sprouts

    Ages 3 – 5 Discover →
     Junior Keeper

    Junior Keeper

    Ages 5 – 12 Discover →
     Teen Keeper

    Teen Keeper

    Ages 13 – 17 Discover →
    Sanctuary Sprouts

    For our littlest explorers

    Sanctuary Sprouts

    Ages 3 – 5

    $35 per child  ·  45 minutes  ·  1 accompanying adult

    Explore, create and discover together through animal encounters, nature play and hands-on activities designed especially for curious young minds.

    What's Included

    ★Meet a special animal up close
    ★Nature-based learning and exploration
    ★Engaging stories, movement and craft
    ★Developmental support for sensory awareness
    ★Encourages observation and problem solving

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    Incredible Insects

    Tuesday 22 September · 9:30am – 10:15am
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    Get ready to look a little closer! Incredible Insects will explore the fascinating world of some of nature's smallest creatures. With hands-on activities and up-close encounters with amazing insects, Sprouts will explore how these tiny animals move, hide and survive in the wild. It's a bug-tastic adventure packed with discovery!

    Paws & Claws

    Monday 28 September · 1:00pm – 1:45pm
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    Have you ever wondered why some animals have paws, some have claws, and others have webbed feet? In Paws & Claws, we will get up close to a variety of animals and discover how their feet help them climb, dig, swim, hunt, and explore. Using crafts, animal encounters and creative play, we'll put our best foot forward as we explore paws & claws throughout the sanctuary!

    Playful Platypus

    Friday 2 October · 10:30am – 11:15am
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    Dive into the wonderful world of one of Australia's most unique animals in Playful Platypus! During this session, Sprouts will explore what makes the platypus so special, from its bill to its webbed feet. Through stories, interactive activities and guided discovery, we'll uncover the secrets of this remarkable creature and learn why healthy waterways are so important for wildlife!

    Please note: Due to space limitations and to ensure proper supervision we ask that Sprouts are accompanied by one parent/adult per child and siblings under 3 years are not recommended. Annual Pass Membership cannot be redeemed against any of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary School Holiday – Kids Program.

    Junior Keeper for a Day

    A full day behind the scenes

    Junior Keeper

    Ages 5 – 12
    Junior Joeys · 5–8 yrs Senior Serpents · 9–12 yrs

    $139 per child  ·  8:00am – 1:00pm  ·  5 hours

    Embark on a hands-on wildlife care and conservation adventure at Lone Pine. Kids aged 5–12 step into the world of a wildlife keeper, working alongside our dedicated team caring for Australia's unique animals.

    What's Included

    ★Care for 100+ kangaroos in the reserve
    ★Hands-on barnyard animal encounters
    ★Meet fascinating reptiles up close
    ★Design enrichment treats for animals
    ★Shadow a zookeeper behind the scenes
    ★Private raptor training session
    ★Explore the Platypus House
    ★Special koala encounter

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    Please note: Schedule and encounters may vary based on availability. Annual Pass Membership cannot be redeemed against any of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary School Holiday – Kids Program.

    Teen Keeper for a Day

    A real day in the life of a keeper

    Teen Keeper

    Ages 13 – 17

    $150 per child  ·  8:00am – 2:00pm  ·  6 hours

    Step into the exciting world of wildlife care at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Designed for teens aged 13–17 passionate about animals, this hands-on experience lets you work alongside our expert keepers and learn about wildlife conservation.

    What's Included

    ★Clean and maintain animal exhibits
    ★Observe and participate in animal training
    ★Prepare food and enrichment items
    ★Exclusive up-close animal encounters
    ★Feed kangaroos and meet dingoes
    ★Explore the Platypus House and Wildlife Hospital
    ★Special koala encounter
    ★LPKS water bottle and certificate

    Book Your Session

    Download Info Pack (PDF)

    Please note: Schedule and encounters may vary based on availability. Annual Pass Membership cannot be redeemed against any of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary School Holiday – Kids Program.

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