Lay a Sheet and Shake a Tree
A fun, simple activity that takes two minutes to prepare. Great for all ages. Click here to read more.
Wildlife Themed Terrarium
You may not be able to afford a large set up with animals but you can make a fun little wildlife themed terrarium instead! Read more
Ten Tips to Improve your visit to the Zoo
Visiting the zoo is a wildlife-rich experience for children but believe it or not, there are simple ways you can improve your visit Read more…
Explore Predator Plants
Do you remember from your childhood, those moments when something in nature captivated you? Perhaps it was the first time you saw a caterpillar munching away at a leaf or a rose plant covered in aphids. Well, children will be captivated by this next activity. Read more…
Wildlife Career Information for Children and Teenagers
There’s a lot you can do to help you get a job in the zoo and wildlife industry. Read more…
Hunting for Antlions
Hunting for antlions can be fascinating and by taking the time to watch them you can learn what they eat, how they capture their prey and how they make their trap. But best of all, you can hold them too! Read more…
20 Nature-related Beach Activities for the Whole Family
There are plenty of inspiring activities you can do at the beach to get you closer to nature. Are your favourite on the list? Read more
Free Animal Bookmarks for Kids
Download and print these animal bookmarks for your children. There’s a seal, lady beetle, koala and turtle. Read more
Learn to Bellow like a Koala
Today you will be provided with an opportunity not readily available on the internet…until now! How to bellow like a koala. I bet you’ve never googled that! This activity is a great way to get forward facing photos of koalas too! Read more…
Chicken vs. the Worm - Who will Win?
Deciding between getting worms or chickens? Read this first. I pitched them against each other in the pet stakes, which do you think came out on top? Read more…
Make a Wildlife Craft Video
Learn how to make a wildlife craft video. You can make it as creative as you want or stick to documenting a life cycle! Read more…
Three Simple Ways Drinking Tap Water can Save Wildlife
Today I want to show you a way you can help wildlife and save money, with just one simple change. Don’t believe me? Here’s all you need to do… Read more.
How to Build a Bird Hide for Wildlife Observation and Photography Fun!
If you live in more of a suburban to rural area and have birds a plenty or a regular wildlife visitor to your backyard, building a bird hide is a perfect activity for you and your family. Read more…
12 Things to take for a Wildlife-rich Holiday
Do you want your holiday to be filled with nature and wildlife galore? Bring along your keen eyes and the objects below and you’re bound to see more than you expected! Read more…
Give your Kids a Camera to get Closer to Nature
Giving your child a camera in a wildlife-rich environment (like a zoo or duck park) allows them to explore the wonders of nature around them, focus on animals they hadn’t noticed before and develops wildlife appreciation. Read more…
Observe a Bat Colony
Have you ever watched a bat colony? You can learn so much about them just by watching them for 30 minutes. Read more…
Cement Scavengers: The Ant Experiment
What food do ants like best? Do this experiment and find out. Free experiment template included. Read more…
What’s Slimey, Tiny and Glow out of its Hiney?
Visiting a glow worm cave is a fascinating experience. Firstly, it allows children to get up-close to the little larvae and see them in proportion (I honesty thought they were the size of an earthworm); it encourages wonderful scientific discussions about their glowing butt and it allows children to experience an unusual type of wildlife species. Read more…
Do you let your Children Act for Wildlife?
If, during play time, your child expresses a desire to help an endangered species, remember that children can inspire great action if given the opportunity! Read more
Ten Benefits of Taking your Children Bushwalking
Bush walking (and or hiking) is for all ages, from little babies that can be carried, toddlers who can walk and children and teens that can run! Could you guess the ten benefits of taking your children bushwalking? Read More
Animal Touch: Get more Hands-on this year!
So, parents, I have a challenge for you and your children this new year. I’d like you relish in one of the most important senses – touch. Go out of your way to touch an animal that you’ve wanted to touch for as long as you can remember. Read more…
The Benefit of Fish as Pets
There have been many studies on the positive benefits of children having pets. Find out how having fish as pets can help develop your child. Read more
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