As the colder months set in, and the beach is not an appealing option, this list will come in handy with great ideas to keep the kids entertained.This page is constantly being updated in time for the holidays, so visit again soon to find the latest infomation on the world of kids!
AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia) Embark on an ocean adventure without getting wet these school holidays at AQWA.You can surround yourself with sharks, stingrays, turtles and hundreds of fish in Australia's largest walkthrough Aquarium. Or get up close and personal with sea life at the touch pool, and meet a deadly line up of sea creatures in DANGERzone! For more information on AQWA's school holiday activities, please visit the AQWA website.
Phil's Frustration, opening these school holidays.Now there is another reason to visit the Maze these school holidays. Not only the new Danae's Dilemma, but now another new maze! Be one of the first visitors to expereince Phil's Frustration, a tricky no-right-hand-turn puzzler at The Maze. The maze is created from mianature hedges and limestone blocks and gives another reason to visit The Maze. So pack a picnic lunch and join in the fun of some unique games garunteed to entertain the whole family. Included in the one entry price is unlimited use of all games and attractions: 5 Mazes, mini golf, Tayla's Tangle, Disc Golf, Garden Chess, Koala's Kangaroos and Emu's plus some great picnic areas with compilemtary use of the barbecues! For more information of the exciting things happening at the maze, please visit The Maze website.
NAIDOC Art Trail, 5 - 20 JulyDiscover new works and surprises from the Wonderlust exhibition in support of the NAIDOC week celebrations. Enter into the prize draw to win some fabulous art prizes. Operating 10am - 4pm every day of the holidays and requires a gold coin to participate.Wonderland Family Activity Space, 5 - 20 July Join Karin the Kangaroo to experience this exciting new educational space, designed especially for children visiting the Wonderlust Exhibition. Open all school holiday!Childrens Art Activity Day Week 1, Friday 11th July Join artist Norma MacDonald from 10am-2pm and display your creative skills by using the art gallery exhibitions and inspiration for your own great artwork. Childrens Art Activity Day Week 2, weekdays onlyGet hands on at the Art Gallery and join in on all the fun. Take your creations home at the end of the day. From 10am-12pm come and join in for just a gold coin donation entry fee. For more information on the Art Gallery activities, please visit the Art Gallery of WA website.
Hoppenings at Perth Zoo, every day of July school holidaysCome to Perth Zoo and enjoy the Frog Focused art and craft activities and storytelling for kids from 10am - 3pm every day these school holidays. Also, kids can pick up a copy of Conservation News to guide them on a journey through the Zoo and learn more about frogs and other animals that share the wetlands home! Frogology - Jane Davenport PhotograpyVisitors to the Zoo these school holidays can enjoy the larger than life photo exhibition of all things Frogs by viewing Jane Davenport's photographic exhibition throughout the Zoo's Australian Wetlands.Wild About Animals, 16 - 18 July 2008 Join Perth Zoo and RSPCA for a fun filled day learning about how to care for animals. Visit 'behind the scenes' and have close encounters with animals, find out from the RSPCA how to care for animals and create some objects for zoo animals and your own pets to stimulate their natural behaviours. The prorgam, suitable for children between 10 - 14, runs from 9am - 1pm and costs $47. Bookings are essential. Friends of the Western Swamp Tortoise, Wednesdays and SaturdaysFriends of the Western Swamp Tortoise will also be running activities providing information about Australia's most endangered reptile at the Zoo's Homestead Barn. For more information on the Perth Zoo, please visit the Perth Zoo website.
Sunset Coast Fun these school holidays.The Sunset Coast Fun Pass is a perfect way to fill in the spare days these school holidays. The pass can be purchased from any one of the participating businesses. See below for more details.For more information, visit the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens website or call (08) 9405 1475.