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Just 15 minutes from the heart of Brisbane City, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is an ideal destination for school and vacation care excursions. Our programmes provide students of all ages with hands-on learning experiences about Australia's unique wildlife.
Students are provided with lots of free time to explore the sanctuary and visit animals not seen during presentations.
How to
book
For prices or to make a booking call Lara, our Education Co-ordinator, on 3378 1366 or email us at ed@koala.net.
A resource pack and student workbooks to help with your excursion preparation will be sent once a booking has been confirmed.
Note: A minimum of 15 children are required to participate in a program.
School
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We offer 3 educational programmes for primary school groups with content and activities closely linked to core learning outcomes. Programmes to suit your more specialised needs can be arranged upon request.
Australian
Native Animals
Year 1 to 7
Observe and gain hands-on experience with native animals while learning about their unique adaptations to the Australian environment. Choose 3 presentations from:
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Koala (inc. patting)
Bird of prey flight show Southern
cassowary (an endangered species) Reptile residents (inc.
touching) Kangaroo (inc. feeding)
Dingo
Carnivorous birds of the night
Guided
tour
Storytelling- for year 1 or younger students only
Wild
life / Farm life
Kindergarten to
Year
2
Discover the similarities and differences between farm animals and Australian wildlife. Activities include:
Life as a farmer:
an introduction to the farm animals in Lone Pine's barn Life in the wild:
a hands-on experience involving a variety of native wildlife Koala
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Kangaroo
feeding: each student receives a free bag of food
Ask about our daily sheep dog show presentations that compliment this programme perfectly!
Threatened Wildlife
Year 4 to 7
An introduction to some of Australia's threatened species and the challenges that they face in the wild. Activities include:
Guided tour of Lone Pine's threatened species Koala
presentation (inc. patting)
Endangered encounters: explore the threats facing native wildlife Kangaroo feeding:
each student receives a free bag of food
For a print friendly version detailing our school programmes, please click on the PDF file below.
School
programmes
(1.4MB)
Vacation care
programmes
Why not bring your outside school hours care group to Lone Pine
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fact-filled day! Our education team will introduce you to
a variety of different animals and provide students with a greater appreciation of
native wildlife.
The programme includes:
Kangaroo feeding: hand feed kangaroos and wallabies. An
all time favourite activity!
Koala presentation: learn about and meet one of the koalas that
calls Lone Pine home.
Discovery session: an interactive activity with native fauna,
skulls, feathers, skin and more.
Treasure hunt: explore the sanctuary while scavenging and
searching for hidden treasures!
For a print friendly version detailing our vacation care programmes, please click on the PDF file below.
Our motto: "The earth is not only for humans"
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