What’s on at The Sanctuary

special events

  • Snake Safety and Awareness Training in the Northern Rivers

    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.

  • Charity Golf Day for the Northern Rivers

    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.

  • Sample Food Festival and The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    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!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Puggles Playgroup Kids care at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    Puggles Playgroup

    Every Wednesday from 10 -11:30 am

    $10 pp or FREE for Members

  • Painting and Pancakes weekend day care for Northern Rivers Families

    Painting and Pancakes

    Third Saturday of the month from 10am - 1pm

    $50 pp includes breakfast & art activity

  • Plaster and Pancakes weekend day care for Northern Rivers Families

    Plaster and Pancakes

    First Saturday of the month from 10am - 1pm

    $50 pp includes breakfast & art activity

spring fest

  • Raffia Basket Making Art Class at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    Raffia Basket Making

    November 9th from 10am

    Learn the art of basket weaving using beautiful raffia.

    $100 pp, spaces limited.

  • Paper Making Art Class at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    Paper Making Class

    September 28th from 10am

    Learn the art of papermaking in this fun morning class.

    $60 pp, spaces limitd.

  • Mug Making Class

    October 27th from 10am

    Learn how to make a mug from clay!

    $90 pp, spaces limited

  • 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

  • Puggles Kids Club Vacation Care Holiday Program at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    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.

  • Wildlife Guardians Holiday Program at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    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

  • Keeper for a Day Holiday Program at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    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.