Every spring, The Sanctuary bursts into life with SpringFest!
A season-long celebration of nature, creativity, and community!
From hands-on workshops and engaging educational talks to family-friendly events and special wildlife encounters, SpringFest offers something for everyone.
It's our way of honouring the season of renewal and deepening our connection with the incredible environment we call home. Check out the full calendar to see what's blooming at the Sanctuary this Spring! 🌿
Sally the Painting Princess will be our dedicated face painter this Springfest school holidays! She’ll be here to transform kids into their favourite animal or character! Whether it’s a cuddly koala, a cute rabbit, a favourite character, or something even more magical!
Face Painting Dates & Times:
Saturday 27th September 12-2pm
Sunday 28th September 12-2pm
Monday 29th September 12-2pm
10am-12pm:
Wednesday 1st of October
Saturday 4th of October
Sunday 5th of October
Monday 6th of October
Saturday 11th of October
Sunday 12th of October
Face Painting Fun!
school holiday programs
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Puggles Vacation Care
Puggles Kids Club Vacation Care service is available in the school holidays from Monday to Friday, 8 am-4 pm, and is open to primary school children ages 5 to 8.
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Wildlife Guardians
Your children can spend the day behind the scenes in the Wildlife Sanctuary, learning about conservation and caring for our wildlife. Available fr children aged 8 to 12
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Keeper for a Day
If you’re aged between 12 and 18 you can spend a day behind the scenes with one of our senior keepers during these school holidays. This program is great for kids who want to work with wildlife.