Published 25 March 2025, updated 30 March 2025
Calling all young animal enthusiasts aged 5 to 10!
If you've ever dreamed of getting up close with wildlife and farm animals, our Wildlife Explorer program is the perfect adventure for you.
Step behind the scenes and join our dedicated team of Keepers to discover what it takes to care for our incredible animals. During this hands-on experience, you’ll help feed, clean, and play with a variety of fascinating creatures, from fluffy farm animals to native wildlife.
This engaging and educational program is designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for animals, nature, and conservation. Whether you're learning about animal habitats, helping prepare their meals, or simply enjoying their company, the Wildlife Explorer program promises an exciting and memorable day at Bunbury Wildlife Park.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to step into the Keeper’s shoes and create lifelong memories with our amazing animal friends!
What’s included in the program?
- Meet our team and learn what a day in the life of a keeper looks like.
- Enter enclosures with our Keepers to clean and feed the animals
- Create animal enrichment items and watch the animals enjoy your creations. Learn how we keep the animals from being bored and live happy, healthy lives.
- Assist the Keepers in hand-feeding some of our animals.
- Your Park entry fee for the day
- Photo opportunities - bring your phone or a small camera. Our Keepers can help with taking photos however, their expertise is in animal care, not photography, so we accept no responsibility for the quality of the photos
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T erms & Conditions
- Spaces are limited, and bookings are essential.
- This program is suitable for children aged 5 - 10 years of age. Proof of age may be requested. This experience is not recommended for children who are afraid of animals.
- Parents are not required to accompany their child.
- Participants can be dropped off at Bunbury Wildilfe Park reception and must be collected by a parent/guardian at the conclusion of the event.
- Your ticket includes entry to the Bunbury Wildlife Park
- Please consider your purchase carefully as refunds cannot be provided if you decide to cancel. You can reschedule your visit if other dates for this program are available.
- For the program to proceed, there must be a minimum of 2 participants. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, the program will be cancelled, and a credit will be applied or moved to another date.
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Safety - Bring a drink bottle, hat, enclosed shoes, long pants and long-sleeved top and healthy snacks.
- Please complete the Junior Keeper Code of Conduct form prior to the program commencing. Please ensure your child understands their obligations whilst on the program.
- Participants will be given a safety induction at the beginning of the program.
- As this program is hands-on with our animals, there is a small degree of risk involved for participants. There is a chance of being scratched, bitten, or kicked by our animals, which is part of being a Keeper. The Bunbury Wildlife Staff will do our best to minimise the risk; however, we accept no responsibility for any injuries sustained during the program.
- Participants are expected to follow all directions given and abide by the rules of the program at all times for their safety and that of our animals and staff.
- Our staff all possess, Working with Children Checks and First Aid Qualifications.
- The program is not “Allergy Safe”, there is a risk of other children bringing nut or egg products and our animals are also fed some of these products. Please advise our staff if your child has any allergies and ensure you complete the Allergy Plan and bring with you on the day.
