Education
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park is a great choice for Newcastle, Singleton, maitland and central coast school excursions
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park IS BRINGING A FRESH APPROACH TO WILDLIFE EDUCATION
Learning about our natural world, through the lense of the amazing animals that inhabit it is an integral part of every child's development
Rather than reading about habitat loss, geography or HSIE on the pages of a book, a real life experience of the amazing animals that rely on us to protect their world will leave children with an indelible experience. Our hands on learning and keeper talks are fun, educational and inspiring.
Our leafy wildlife park also provides possibilities for teachers to introduce the importance of habitat conservation and habits that the children can adopt in their daily lives to help our natural environment. Learning won't just start and end when the children head through the gates at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park, our teacher resources mean that you can provide fun activities to tie in with your curriculum for weeks before and after your visit.
We believe that conservation begins with educating the next generation from a young age, and that is what a Hunter Valley Wildlife Park Excursion can do for your preschool, school, or community group.
NEW HUNTER VALLEY EDUCATION ADVENTURES
PERFECT FOR EARLY STAGE 1 / STAGE 1 STUDENTS
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self-guided excursions
SUITABLE FOR ALL AGE GROUPS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT ARE YOUR EDUCATION EXCURSION PRICES FOR SCHOOL GROUPS?
Our NEW Education Adventures program is $20 per students, and Self-guided program is $15 per student. Check out the program information above.
CAN STUDENTS HOLD, PAT OR CUDDLE A KOALA AS PART OF THEIR EDUCATION ADVENTURE AT HUNTER VALLEY WILDLIFE PARK?
Guests cannot hold a Koala. It is against the law in the State of New South Wales to hold a Koala without the appropriate accreditation, however they will be able to get close to a koala and may have a chance to pat a Koala.
HOW MANY TEACHERS OR OTHER ADULTS NEED TO ACCOMPANY STUDENTS ON HUNTER VALLEY WILDLIFE PARK SCHOOL EXCURSIONS?
FOC:1:10 Students.
DO WE NEED TO BOOK OUR SCHOOL EXCURSIONS IN ADVANCE?
Yes. Please download the Teacher’s Pack with booking form and ensure your booking is confirmed prior to your excursion. We schedule additional keepers to ensure your students maximise their learning experience.
DO YOU HAVE AN EXCURSION RISK ASSESSMENT?
Please contact our friendly team at education@austwp.com.au.
Excursion Enquiry Form
volunteer with us
Hunter Valley Wildlife Park provides volunteer opportunities for those wanting industry-level experience working with native wildlife.
TAFE STUDENTS AND TERTIARY STUDENTS
This program provides entry into the Exhibited Animal industry, rotating volunteers through different Animal Care departments. We will give priority to students currently studying Exhibited Animals or Animal Studies at TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation as a tertiary student, or university students studying zoological studies.
A successful applicant is someone who possesses the following:
· Passion for animals, driven and energetic.
· Interest in working in the Exhibited Animal Industry.
· Availability and commitment to volunteering at least one day per week
(7:00 am-4:00 pm), including public holidays and NSW school holidays.
We are seeking candidates with the ability to:
– Follow directions and have good communication
– Work unsupervised and in a team environment
– Perform physical tasks, including extended periods of raking and lifting
– Work in all weather conditions
HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
Please note that Hunter Valley Wildlife Park does not offer work experience to High School students. Our team will communicate any future changes to our programme here.
If you’d like to help us keep up the good work by chipping in some hard-earned dollars or arranging a bequest to carry on your legacy, please make a donation.
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