Paper Making Class

October 25th from 10 am

$70 per person

Learn to make handmade paper, add flowers both fresh and dried, raw cotton and colours to make beautiful paper. Learn to prepare your pulp, to make Plantable Papers, add seeds, and emboss wet papers. We will discuss handmade paper for painting and calligraphy, and hot press paper on the day.

Time of workshop: 2 hours

About the teacher: 

Susan is a lover of all things paper and founder of Born In Paper. It is fair to say Susan’s obsession with the beautiful textures, colours, and even the smell of printing and paper, has quite literally been ingrained in her since birth. Growing up in a family printing business in Byron Bay meant hands-on with everything. Binding notepads, collating, sorting lead type or dusting gold on wedding stationery.

For years, Susan was taking office waste from her workplace and recycling it into handmade papers. Now, Susan shares her passion with her Born In Paper workshops, creates large wall art and sculptured light-filled paper bowls. If you love handmade papers, and creating something new, you will love this workshop.

Age: Appropriate for ages 10 and up

Time: October 25th from 10 am.

Availability: Limited Tickets Available, Book Now

🐍 Reptile House Grand Opening!

On Tuesday the 21st of October we’re going to be celebrating our grand opening on International Reptile Awareness Day!

We officially unveil our brand-new, state-of-the-art Reptile House — a vibrant new precinct celebrating Australia’s incredible scaly and slimy wildlife.

This thoughtfully designed space provides a fresh start for our resident reptiles, amphibians and insects, featuring 28 new enclosures with bioactive environments and innovative co-housing arrangements that put animal wellbeing first. Visitors will discover an amazing diversity of species — from local Northern Rivers natives to creatures found across Australia — all housed in habitats that mimic the natural world.

More than just an exhibit, the Reptile House is an educational hub, giving guests a hands-on opportunity to learn about often misunderstood species, their roles in healthy ecosystems, and how we can all help protect them.

A Landmark in the Making

One of the centrepiece features is “Arthur,” a 5-metre Red-Bellied Black Snake sculpture created by Natureworks. The Reptile House shall bea stunning collaboration between artists, builders, and the local community, including Cat Gerke Artist and Dane from Rolling Stone Projects. This impressive installation weaves together art, education, and conservation, and is set to become a must-see landmark for visitors of all ages.

Built with Local Community Support 🛠

The Reptile House has been a true community effort, brought to life with the expertise and generosity of our incredible partners and suppliers:

Construction: Rolling Stone Projects
Enclosure Specialists: King Enclosures & Habitats at Home
Electrical: New Age Electrical
Plumbing: Camel and Sons
Project Management: Cat Gerke

Construction Supply Partners:
CSR Group (Gyprock, Bradford Insulation, Cemintel)
Plateau Landscaping Supplies
Lysaght Gold Coast (Colorbond)
Finlaysons Timber Supplies
Weathertex Cladding
Dulux Paint
Bunnings Ballina
Koelner Steel Ballina
Off the Rails (Australian Hardwood)
Natureworks (Giant Snake Sculpture)
DJ City (Audio & Speakers)

🎉 Come Celebrate with Us!

Join us on Monday 21st October as we open the doors to this exciting new chapter for the Sanctuary. Explore the new precinct, meet our scaly residents, and celebrate the fascinating world of reptiles with us!

Some photos from our humble renovation beginnings, join us later in the month for the grand reveal!

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

Keeper For A Day

We offer a limited number of "KEEPER FOR A DAY" experiences during the school term and holidays at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. If you’re aged between 12 and 18, you can spend an exciting day behind the scenes with one of our senior keepers.

During this immersive experience, you will:

• Discover what a day in the life of a sanctuary keeper is like through interactive, hands-on activities

• Learn about local wildlife conservation efforts

• Participate in animal husbandry practices

• Observe wildlife and their natural behaviours

• Create and provide enrichment for our wildlife residents by making safe treats and toys that encourage play and stimulate natural behaviours

Additionally, you will go on a sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meet all the wildlife residents, watch our interactive keeper talks including a reptiles talk, free flight bird presentation, and kangaroo and emu feeding sessions, and enjoy a private snake and lizard encounter.

This one-day workshop is perfect for young people aged 12 to 18 who are independently physically capable. Book now to secure your spot and experience the thrill of being a keeper for a day at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Limited availability, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Age: Participants 12-18 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 4 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Each session offer daily activates PLUS a different workshop/experience each day where your child will create a handmade piece that’s theirs to take home!

Workshops Include:

• Tie Dye: Tie Dye your very own t-shirt to take home!

• Friendship bracelets: Come bead some bracelets with your friends.

• Bush crafts: A unique nature craft session incorporating natural and recycled material

• Clay makers: Come get your hands covered in clay and take home your creation with air-dry clay

• Paint a pot: Paint your own terracotta pot with take home plant

• Nature Mandala: A collaborative experience of nature collection and artistic organization

• Crystal Creatures: Create your very own crystal creature and learn to communicate with them via meditation

Daily Activities Include:

• 🍃 Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

• 🦉 Wildlife-specific experiences

• 🐍 Storytelling sessions

• 🦜 Painting activities

• 🐰 Arts & Crafts and educational activities

• 🐨 Fun games

• 🐐 Music & Dance

• 🐸 Bring your swimmers for our waterpark!

• 🎞️ G-rated movies

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 4 pm

Includes:

• All-day entry to Sanctuary for the Puggles participant, plus a take home craft each day from the workshop that day.

• A day of fun and care all focused around wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your little ones to learn and play in a safe and engaging environment. Secure your spot now for a fun and educational day at The Sanctuary!

Introduction to Silk Painting

September 20th from 10 am

$90 per person

Join local silk artist Kim Michelle Toft at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary for a morning of silk painting. You’ll learn some of the fundamentals of this gorgeous art-making practice. Kim will take you through the steps from tracing to painting and you’ll learn with a gorgeous artwork.

This workshop is completely beginner-friendly and is suited to people over the age of 8 years.
All materials are supplied.

The class begins at 10 am.

About your teacher:
Kim Michelle Toft has been drawing since the age of 4 and grew up in the suburban streets of Brisbane, Australia. As an only child she would spend hours drawing and creating her cartoon characters like her hero at the time, Walt Disney.

After 5 years teaching in North Queensland and 4 years working as a graphic designer in Adelaide, South Australia, she moved to Byron Bay, Northern NSW in 1998 and was introduced to silk as a medium.

“ I fell in love with the movement and feel of the silk, its ability to capture the beauty and mystery of our underwater world and the coastal habitats that support it.”

Age: Appropriate for ages 8 and up

Time: September 20th from 10 am.

Availability: Limited Tickets Available, Book Now

• Live Book Reading + Storytelling

• Book Signing & Chat with the Author

• All profits support wildlife conservation

"An Antechinus in the Attic" is a fun and fascinating A–Z of endangered, rare & iconic Aussie species, with a written foreword by the incredible Dr Jane Goodall.

Every book purchased helps fund conservation projects for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots Australia, youth programs with the School Broadcasting Network, and Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre .

Save the date & bring the family for a morning of stories, inspiration, and wildlife love.

$110 per child, per day.

Includes lunch, morning tea & an ice cream.

Ages: 13 - 18 years | 8:45 am registration | 3:30 pm pickup.

$100 per child

We offer a limited number of "KEEPER FOR A DAY" experiences during the school term and holidays at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. If you’re aged between 12 and 18, you can spend an exciting day behind the scenes with one of our senior keepers.

During this immersive experience, you will:

• Discover what a day in the life of a sanctuary keeper is like through interactive, hands-on activities

• Learn about local wildlife conservation efforts

• Participate in animal husbandry practices

• Observe wildlife and their natural behaviours

• Create and provide enrichment for our wildlife residents by making safe treats and toys that encourage play and stimulate natural behaviours

Additionally, you will go on a sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meet all the wildlife residents, watch our interactive keeper talks including a reptiles talk, free flight bird presentation, and kangaroo and emu feeding sessions, and enjoy a private snake and lizard encounter.

This one-day workshop is perfect for young people aged 12 to 18 who are independently physically capable. Book now to secure your spot and experience the thrill of being a keeper for a day at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Limited availability, so don’t miss out on this unique opportunity!

Age: Participants 12-18 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

$90 per child, per day.

Includes lunch, morning tea & an ice cream.

Ages: 8 - 13 years | 8:45 am registration | 3:30 pm pickup.

Give your children the opportunity to become Wildlife Guardians at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary! Spend an exciting day with our keepers behind the scenes, learning about wildlife conservation and animal care.

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

$50 per child, per day.

Add lunch for an extra $12 per child.

Ages: 5 - 8 years | 8 am drop off 4 pm pickup.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 5 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Spots are filling up quickly, so secure your child's place now for a holiday experience they'll cherish!

Activities include:

• Crafts and educational activities

• Wildlife-specific experiences

• G-rated movies

• Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

Our carers are professionals with specialized training in children's services, holding WWCC and Applied First Aid certifications, including anaphylaxis and asthma training, ensuring your child's safety and enjoyment throughout the day.

The program runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM sharp. Don't miss out—book early to secure your child's spot for a memorable holiday adventure!

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 5 pm

Includes:

• A day of fun and care all focused on wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park on hot days.

$90 per child, per day.

Includes lunch, morning tea & an ice cream.

Ages: 8 - 13 years | 8:45 am registration | 3:30 pm pickup.

Give your children the opportunity to become Wildlife Guardians at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary! Spend an exciting day with our keepers behind the scenes, learning about wildlife conservation and animal care.

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.

$50 per child, per day.

Add lunch for an extra $12 per child.

Ages: 5 - 8 years | 8 am drop off 4 pm pickup.

Navigating school holidays while balancing work can be challenging for families. At the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, we understand this struggle, which is why we're thrilled to offer our "Puggles Kids Club" service during the school break. Available Monday to Friday, this program is designed for primary school children aged 5 to 8.

Leave your little explorers with us for a day filled with adventure and learning at the Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. Our wildlife-specific program combines engaging activities with creative outcomes, ensuring a perfect blend of education and entertainment.

🦜 From 8 AM to 5 PM, your child will enjoy a day packed with fun, allowing you to focus on work worry-free, knowing they're in safe hands and having a blast.

Spots are filling up quickly, so secure your child's place now for a holiday experience they'll cherish!

Activities include:

• Crafts and educational activities

• Wildlife-specific experiences

• G-rated movies

• Access to the Sanctuary and interactive Keeper Talks

Our carers are professionals with specialized training in children's services, holding WWCC and Applied First Aid certifications, including anaphylaxis and asthma training, ensuring your child's safety and enjoyment throughout the day.

The program runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM sharp. Don't miss out—book early to secure your child's spot for a memorable holiday adventure!

Age: Participants 5-8 years

Time: Daily at 8 am - 5 pm

Includes:

• A day of fun and care all focused on wildlife education.

• Please pack a lunchbox for your child or you can purchase lunch as an add-on when booking.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as this program sometimes concludes in our water splash park on hot days.

$90 per child, per day.

Includes lunch, morning tea & an ice cream.

Ages: 8 - 13 years | 8:45 am registration | 3:30 pm pickup.

Give your children the opportunity to become Wildlife Guardians at The Byron Bay Wildlife Sanctuary! Spend an exciting day with our keepers behind the scenes, learning about wildlife conservation and animal care.

The Wildlife Guardians program includes:

• A comprehensive sanctuary tour with a designated keeper, meeting all our wildlife residents

• Watching interactive keeper talks on reptiles, free-flight bird presentations, and kangaroo and emu feeding

• A private snake and lizard encounter

• Creating enrichment for our wildlife by making safe treats and toys that encourage natural behaviors and play

• Bug and insect play, along with invertebrate identification

• Enjoying putt-putt mini golf and playing in the splash park

Numbers are strictly limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. Sign up now for a unique and educational experience that will inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and conservation in your children.

Age: Participants 8-12 years

Time: Daily at 9 am - 3:30 pm (registration from 8:30am)

Includes:

• Morning Tea, lunch, and an ice cream.

• If your child needs additional snacks throughout the day they are welcome to bring a lunchbox.

• Please pack your swimmers and a towel as on hot days the keeper program sometimes concludes in our water splash park.