What’s on at The Sanctuary
special events
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Snake Safety and Awareness Training
September 5th from 4 pm.
2 hour educational seminar on Australia’s venomous snake species, how to prevent snake bites and correct first aid techniques.
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Putt for the Playground
September 13th from 12 pm-5 pm
Charity Golf Day at Ocean Shores Country Club to help rais money for The Sanctuary’s Nature Playground. 4-man Ambrose and Lunch Included.
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Sample Food Festival
September 7th
The Sanctuary Team will be at Sample Food Festival with some of our reptiles to teach snake safety plus we’ll also have Puggles Plaster Painting, fun for the kids!
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Sunday Sips
Sunday the 15th of September 1-4pm
Mark Chapman performs live in the marquee on Sunday the 15th. Grab a drink from the Lemonade Stand and relax while the kids play. Free for all pass holders on the day.
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Community Painting Day
Join us for a Koala-ty Community Painting Day! Join us to help refresh our Sanctuary, makeover our buildings, and create a beautiful space for our wildlife and guests. Let’s unite as a community to make a lasting impact while enjoying a day of creativity, fresh air, and fun!
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Birthday Bash Weekend
Saturday and Sunday the 26th and 27th of October
Join us for our Birthday Bash Weekend at The Sanctuary! We have a range of activities planned to keep the whole family entertained, plus $15 flat rate entry over the weekend.
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Wildlife Twins Performance
Next performance 26th of October 11am
Join the Wildlife Twins for a special performance inside the Sanctuary. The Show is free for all guests who purchase a day pass on the day, or free for members.
regular events
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Puggles Playgroup
Every Wednesday from 10 -11:30 am
$10 pp or FREE for Members
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Painting and Pancakes
Third Saturday of the month from 10am - 1pm
$50 pp includes breakfast & art activity
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Plaster and Pancakes
First Saturday of the month from 10am - 1pm
$50 pp includes breakfast & art activity
spring fest
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Raffia Basket Making
November 9th from 10am
Learn the art of basket weaving using beautiful raffia.
$100 pp, spaces limited.
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Paper Making Class
September 28th from 10am
Learn the art of papermaking in this fun morning class.
$60 pp, spaces limitd.
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Mug Making Class
October 27th from 10am
Learn how to make a mug from clay!
$90 pp, spaces limited
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Introduction to Silk Painting
September 22nd from 10am
Learn the fundamentals of silk painting from local artist Kim Toft.
$80 pp, spaces limited
school holiday programs
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Puggles Kids Club Vacation Care
Puggles Kids Club Vacation Care service is available in the school holidays from Monday to Friday, 8 am-5 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.