Nature & Wildlife Activities for Kids in Melbourne
Melbourne puts wildlife within easy reach. Healesville Sanctuary is one of Australia's finest native animal sanctuaries, with platypus, wombats, and Tasmanian devils all within an easy day trip from the CBD. Closer in, Moonlit Sanctuary in the Mornington Peninsula adds nocturnal species. The Werribee Open Range Zoo on the western fringe offers the feel of a safari without leaving Victoria.
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Collingwood Childrens Farm School Holidays
Farm animals and hands-on activities in inner Melbourne.
Explore the Backyard
Discover the fascinating creatures living in your own backyard during these school holiday nature exploration programs.
School Holiday Program: Nature Explorers
Discover the wonders of the natural world through interactive exhibits and outdoor activities. Suitable for ages 6-10.
Backyard Explorers
Discover the natural wonders right in your own backyard! Learn about the plants, insects, and animals that call your nei
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