Aboriginal Country
Ranger Day-Camp January School Holidays
School Holiday Camp for children who love animals and nature! A day of hands-on experience with Australia’s wildlife. Step into the rangers’ world. Explore the bush tracks. Go behind the scenes. Learn what it takes to be a ranger.
Price
- $95 including entry ticket
Dates
- Sunday 11 January 2026
- Monday 19 January 2026
- Saturday 24 January 2026 – FULLY BOOKED
Details*
- Time 10am to 3pm
- For ages 7-12 years
*IF YOU WANT A PRIVATE GROUP FOR JUST YOUR CHILD’S FRIENDS: Contact us to arrange a date (private groups require a minimum of 10 participants; must pay as a group, not individually; can be on any date subject to availability; may have more than 10 participants; private groups may include children younger than 7 or older than 12).
What’s included
- Walkabout ranger-t-shirt so you are dressed for work!
- Certificate of participation
- Free child’s entry ticket for the next time you visit Walkabout
- Activities:
- Animal health checks and food preparation
- Tracking the friendly wild wildlife
- Habitat care, keeping the bush healthy for the animals
- Creating fun enrichment for the “in care” animals
What to bring with you
- Packed lunch
- Water bottle
- Suitable clothing – long pants, closed shoes, rain jacket
Parents
You need to be close by in case your child needs you. A responsible related adult must be in the sanctuary while children are on the program (adults do not attend the program). Accompanying adults pay $35 for their special kids’ camp entry tickets (instead of $40).
You need to be close by in case your child needs you. A responsible related adult must be in the sanctuary while children are on the program (adults do not attend the program). Accompanying adults pay $35 for their special kids’ camp entry tickets (instead of $40).
We are open every day of the year!
Our gates open at 9:30am every day. So come and hang out with the friendliest animals (and rangers) in Australia.
Step into the animals’ world where the animals NEVER get cranky or steal your picnic.
The gentlest emus and kangaroos. The coolest wombats and devils. The craziest cockatoos. And all their furry, feathery, spiky and scaly friends.
What could be more perfect for anyone, any age, than a picnic in a wildlife sanctuary? Click on our Facebook link above to keep up to date about our latest news and events.
Some of the Locals you will meet
Kangaroos
"Big Foot" is real and lives in Australia. Meet the macropods. Kangaroos, wallaroos and all kinds of wallabies.
Emus
Walk on the wild side with Happy Feet the cuddly emu. Happy would rather hang out with people than birds!
Koalas
Look for Dobby in the Koala Camp behind the Visitor Centre. If you don’t see him, look in his leaf pots.
Dingoes
Say hello to Maliki and Mirri. Mirri was rescued at 6 weeks old, a wild orphan. Maliki adores and protects her.
A great day out for ALL ages.
Unforgettable encounters with Australian Wildlife and knowledgeable Rangers who love to share their stories.
What our visitors say …
My daughter and I had such a RIPPER of a day at the legendary Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary! A massive thanks to all the staff for including us in the day’s activities, and for Gerald and Tassin for gifting the birthday girl (last week) with a shopping spree!
Thank you so much to everyone at walkabout park for making Gabbys birthday ‘ranger for a day’ present so amazing! What a tremendous park! Such a beautiful location. Highly recommend making the trip out to experience this truely wonderful sanctuar
I first heard about you 6 years ago on Groupon. I’ve been back several times since with family and friends… we love it there 
Camping & Cabins
Sleep in the sanctuary with the animals. Explore the bush tracks in the middle of the night.
Have a Wild Night Out
Stay overnight OR just visit for the evening. Go spotlighting for wildlife. Play tug-of-war with the devils. Bring a picnic dinner, good walking shoes, and a flashlight!
Ranger for a Day
Adult and Teen Rangers (Junior Ranger workshops in school holidays, check for dates.)
You can work with wildlife
Ranger for a Day for adults and teens – book any day. School holiday day-camps for littlies – watch facebook for dates. Work alongside the rangers to care for the animals.
Dobby the Koala
Meet Dobby and Banksii, our resident koalas. Learn why Koalas cannot survive without Flying Foxes.
Open every day 9:30 to 5:00
Public holidays. Weekdays. Weekends. EVERY day. No booking needed. (Only early closing day is 3pm on Christmas Day). Ranger-led activities 10am to 4pm.
Wrangling Reptiles
Even our Rangers are fooled by our almost real toys. Gift Shop sales fund our wildlife work.
Gifts for people and animals
Easter, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Birthdays. There’s always a reason to visit our on-site gift shop. Take home a memory, knowing 100% of profit funds our wildlife work.