Australian pythons
Discover how snakes move, sense their surroundings and play an important role in nature.
Wildlife Education in the Wide Bay and Surrounding Areas
Wild encounters.
Curious minds.
Engaging, hands-on wildlife experiences created to inspire young people to build a lasting respect for Australian animals.
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Based near Bundaberg QLD
Early Learning
Primary schools
Educational parties & community events
Our approach
Bringing children face to face with wildlife in a safe, thoughtful and memorable way.
Widebay Wildlife is an emerging interactive wildlife education service for early learning centres, primary schools and selected community events across the Bundaberg and Widebay region.
Every experience will place education first—encouraging careful observation, respectful interaction and genuine curiosity about the animals that call Australia home.
Meet the animals
Small creatures.
Big personalities.
Our animal family is growing, and you can meet them in one of our educational programs listed below.
Australian lizards
Meet familiar favourites including blue-tongue lizards and bearded dragons.
Australian Frogs
Explore a remarkable amphibian life cycle and learn why healthy habitats matter.
Australian insects
Discover the extraordinary adaptations that help insects camouflage, communicate and survive.
Widebay Wildlife holds an Exhibition Licence approved by Department of Primary Industries QLD
Programs
Designed for discovery
We bring wildlife education into the room with tailored programs to match your learning. Whether your early childhood or primary school, we make sure our programs are age appropriate and meet your learning outcomes.
Early learning
Spark curiosity with an up-close wildlife incursion where we bring Australian wildlife learning to your class. Meeting the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guideline (QKLG), we work with you to ensure the experience supports your learning outcomes—all while bringing your classroom to life.
What to expect in your program:
- Australian Animal program includes meeting the following animals- Python, Blue tongue lizard and Frog + resources, bird feathers, snake skin and 3D skull
- Insect and animals that eat insects program includes- Burrowing cockroach, Stick insect, Bearded Dragon and Frog + resources, resin insects, crickets and leaves
- Programs are delivered to Individual age specific classes - this allows personalisation of content delivered in a safe and controlled manner Children will sit in a circle with the Wildlife Educator who will deliver your program in an engaging, entertaining and educational way
- Wildlife is handled only by the Wildlife Educator with the children given an opportunity for an up-close look and touch of some animals.
Cost:
Childcare Centres - $15 per child with a min fee of 30 children per booking
C&K Kindergartens - Speak to Laura for your price
** Travel fees may apply
Primary schools
Widebay Wildlife delivers educational programs aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Topics include:
- living and non-living things
- adaptations
- life cycles
- classification
- endangered species
- food webs
- environmental threats
- conservation.
Sessions are designed to run for approximately 50 minutes, with one class at a time preferred.
Contact us to discuss your learning objectives and requirements.
Cost:
$15 per student with a min fee of 30 students charged per booking
** Travel fees may apply
Educational parties and community events
Widebay Wildlife is experienced in delivering interactive, fun and engaging presentations to children and adults of all ages. Wildlife education is our focus—whether it is a:
- Wild birthday party
- Meet and greet for conferences, grand openings, or special events
- Wildlife displays for community events or shopping centres
Contact us to discuss how we can bring your event to life.
Cost:
Educational parties - $400 for up to 12 children
Community events - Speak to Laura for your personal Quote
** Travel fees may apply
Service area
Local to the
Wide Bay.
Based at Bucca, approximately 30 minutes from Bundaberg, and travelling throughout surrounding communities.
BundabergGin GinWallavilleRosedaleBurnett HeadsBargaraChildersHervey BayMaryborough
Let curiosity come to you
Bring wildlife learning
into the room.
Tell us a little about your enquiry or booking request and Laura will be in contact as soon as possible.