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What’s On

 

Egg-citing Easter Adventure

Perfect for children of all ages who love a good holiday hunt!

Hop into the fun this Easter with our special Easter Letter Trail at Willowbank! Follow the clues around the park to discover the name of one of our adorable bunnies. Crack the code and receive a sweet chocolate treat as your reward!

A fun and festive way to explore the park these school holidays – with plenty of adventure along the way.

Dates – Daily from Saturday 12th April to Sunday 27th April
Time – 9.30 am to 5:00 pm each day
Cost – Included with general admission

Conditions -This is a self-guided activity suitable for all weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

No need to book – just hop on in and join the fun!

 

 

 

Junior Keeper Programme

For children aged 10-14 years who love animals!

A behind-the-scenes experience into life as a Keeper. Work alongside one of our keepers to help feed and care for our animals. Be ready to have heaps of fun in a very hands-on way.

Date – All spaces for the April holidays are now fully booked.

Duration – 10:30am – 2:30pm

Cost – $80 per child (includes lunch and a Willowbank hat)

Conditions – This activity is all-weather and sometimes messy so come dressed appropriately.

Closed-toe shoes must be worn.

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Junior Keeper PLUS

For children aged 10-14 years who love animals!

Work alongside one of our keepers to help feed and care for our animals. PLUS learn about bees and beekeeping with real beehives.

Date – Spaces are now fully booked for the April holidays.

Duration – 9:30am – 3:30pm

Cost – $130 per child (includes lunch and a Willowbank hat)

Conditions – This activity is all-weather and sometimes messy so come dressed appropriately.

Closed-toe shoes must be worn and bring gumboots for bee-proof protection.

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Feeding Times

Watch the Willowbank Keepers feed our animals at the following times and get some great photos!

10:45am – Otters

11:50am – Eels

12:45pm – Gibbons

1:00pm – Kea

Animal Food

If you want to hand-feed some animals yourself during a visit to Willowbank, farmyard food is available for

purchase and is located adjacent to our ticket desk in the main building. There you will also find bird food, eel food, and fish food.

Cost – $4 per bag or $5 per cup

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