Perth Zoo
Just minutes from the city, the award-winning Perth Zoo is home to around 1300 native and exotic animals from over 230 species, as well as world famous breeding programs for critically endangered species.
You can see some of the planet's most amazing animals at Perth Zoo in exhibits that closely replicate their natural environments.
For more information on Perth Zoo's school holiday activities, please visit the Perth Zoo website.
The Perth Mint
The multi award-winning tourist attraction – The Perth Mint, is one of the world’s oldest mints still operating from its original premises and one of Western Australia’s most historic buildings.
The Mint was established in 1899 as a branch of the British Royal Mint to refine gold from Western Australia’s newly discovered goldfields and to strike gold sovereigns for the Empire.
Behind the majestic wrought iron gates that were locked to the general public for more than 90 years, it now unveils a wealth of treasures, welcoming visitors to experience one of Western Australia’s premier tourist destinations.
For more information on the Perth Mint's school holiday activities, please visit the Perth Mint website.
Scitech
Phone: 9215 0700
Website: www.scitech.org.au
Scitech is a hands-on science centre with exhibitions, programs and services designed for people of all ages. We pride ourselves on making science an inspiring and exciting experience.
View their latest exhibition: Humanoid Discovery - you can tug on an intestine rope, dissect an arm, learn about human development and even shrink your pupils! For more information about what’s happening at Scitech these school holidays, please visit the Scitech website.
Science shows
Science shows are performed in the Lotterywest Science Theatre. Scitech's team of science communicators perform live daily, entertaining and enthralling audiences with spectacular demonstrations.
Science Theatre shows are available at no extra cost to Scitech visitors. School groups can request shows as part of a visit through our Bookings office.
Theatre shows run for 25 minutes. Show times may vary on weekends and public holidays, and are subject to change without notice. Please check latest information upon arrival at Scitech or call before you arrive.
Puppet shows
The Puppet Theatre is a place where 3 - 7 year olds begin to experience science through story telling. The emphasis is on simplicity of message and interaction with the puppets and puppeteers.
Show times may vary on weekends and public holidays, and are subject to change without notice. Please check latest information upon arrival at Scitech.
Horizon - The Planetarium
Horizon – The Planetarium is a state-of-the-art planetarium, screening extraordinary journeys into space on the largest dome screen in the Southern Hemisphere. Planetarium shows are digitally projected onto an 18m domed screen, and accompanied by background music and narration: making each show a complete multi-media experience.
All sessions include HORIZON LIVE! - A presenter-guided tour through Perth's night sky, including added extras relating to the featured space show.
Please note that children under 4 years of age are not permitted in Horizon.
Horizon shows are included in the cost of entry to Scitech.
For more information on shows at the Planetarium, please visit Horizon's website
Art Gallery of Western Australia
The Art Gallery of Western Australia is located in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre and showcases an extensive array of art. Examples of some of the types of works exhibited at the gallery include West Australian art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and international art from all corners of the globe.
Wonderland - Just follow Karin the kangaroo to this interactive art space with hands on activities. Wonky Walls - Become an architect for a day, and create your own lego building. Best for ages 4 - 14. Discovery Art Trail - Explore WA's Art Gallery, and take a look at the new exhibitions and artists on Perth's art scene. For more information on the Art Gallery of Western Australia school holiday activities, please visit the Art Gallery of WA website.
Western Australian Museum Perth
The Western Australian Museum – Perth is the gateway to the State’s natural and cultural heritage.
Presented through fascinating stories, thought-provoking interpretations, and engaging exhibitions, the Museum explores the social and natural history of Western Australia.
The Museum is housed in a series of stunning heritage listed buildings including the Old Goal – Perth’s colonial prison the Jubilee Wing, the original site of the State’s art gallery, library and Museum and Hackett Hall which later housed the State Library.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information on the Western Australian Museum Perth school holiday activities, visit the website or call +61 8 9212 3700
5 December 2009 – 7 March 2010
Admission fees apply
After 65 million years…they’re back!
DINOSAURS ALIVE! is an educative and fun-filled exhibition featuring robotic dinosaurs. It takes visitors along the 165-million-year journey of the Age of Dinosaurs.
Visitors can marvel and learn about the seven dinosaurs on display as they walk through the exhibition. They will see Tyrannosaurus rex, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Allosaurus, Iguanodon and Triceratops in motion. By seeing the life-like dinosaurs move in front of them, visitors can imagine how the magnificent creatures once roamed the Earth. The exhibition presents more wonderful learning opportunities with informative panels on climate change, flora and fauna, fossils, extinction theories, endangered species and Australian dinosaurs placed throughout the space. There's also a shop with books, toys and a range of useful and educative dinosaur related products.
It takes about an hour to experience the whole exhibition but there is no time limit.
For more information go to the Dinosaur's Alive website.
Kids Art Classes at Central TAFE Art Gallery
Encourage your kids to get creative these school holiday with art workshops held at Central TAFE Art Gallery. During these 3 hour workshops, kids can try their hand at creating soft sculptures with felt, screenprinting, ceramics and using drawings and collages to combine text and magazines into a zine - a mini magazine!
Morning tea is provided, with a maximum of 12 children per class.
Classes are $50 including materials
Further Information: Kids Art Classes (pdf 62 KB)
Phone: (08) 9427 1318
Email: gallery@central.wa.edu.au
Address: 12 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge
Rockface
Want a different day out with friends or family? Test your skills and have some awesome fun at Perth's largest indoor climbing centre. All gear and instruction provided.
For further information, visit their website
Opening Times: Weekdays 10.00am - 10.00pm Weekends 10.00am - 8.00pm
Address: 63b John Street, Northbridge
Phone: (08) 9328 5998
Premier's Summer Reading Challenge
Participating in the Reading Challenge is a great way to keep your kids interested in reading and learning over the summer, and they are rewarded for doing so. It helps children return to school in the New Year, ready to learn.
Last year was a success with many parents taking on the Challenge to read for 15 hours over the summer period. We challenge you to do the same this year. Either read for 15 hours or read to your child for 10 or 15 hours, and be in the running to win one of two shopping vouchers and book packs valued up to $500 each.
Try to make some time to get down to your local library. For every five hours your child reads, they can collect a sticker and a prize. Libraries across the state will host fun events with Western Australian children’s book authors.
Visit www.det.wa.edu.au/readingchallenge for more information.
