Meet & Greet WA Wildlife (6 - 13yrs)

A school holiday experience for kids to get up close to some real life WA animals. Presented by WA Wildlife, a not-for-profit WA group dedicated to rescuing, treating and conserving native wildlife. This 60 minute session will give you the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the animals and give information on what to do with injured animals and how to support our local biodiversity.

Please note that this event is designed specifically for the age group 6 - 13. Please see below for information regarding expectations.

This is not a 'drop and leave' event. All people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible parent/carer. Parents/carers are responsible for the safety and well-being of children at all times.

What to expect

Length

1 hour

Start time

This event has a strict start time and latecomers may not be admitted.

Location

Inside - Binjar Room

Requirements

None

Type of event and expectations

Animal interaction rules apply - This event includes animal interaction. For the safety of the animals, this event is unsuitable for children that cannot sit still when asked, cannot be quiet when asked or struggle to have calm hands. We respectfully request that caregivers intervene if necessary to ensure their child’s behaviour is not negatively impacting the well-being of animals or others.

Accessibility

Sitting event

Accessible parking is available at front of EcoHub, rooms are located on multiple levels via a ramp and toilets are available within the venue. For specific access requirements please feel free to call or email EcoHub at (08)9364 0191 or [email protected]

Directions to EcoHub
Please consider using public transportation. A bus stop, just a 2-minute walk away, is conveniently located near EcoHub and services multiple routes.

EcoHub is located at 555 Leach Highway, Winthrop in the Piney Lakes Reserve. To reach us, if heading westbound, take the first left after Murdoch Drive on Leach Highway. If coming from the Fremantle area, continue on Leach Hwy across Murdoch Drive and use the designated U-turn just after the lights to move to the westbound lanes. Go back through the lights at Murdoch Drive and take the first left. Please park in the signed public carpark.

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Recycling hub
Bring the following items in household quantities for recycling at EcoHub when you attend: household batteries, printer cartridges, light globes, mobile phones and chargers, plastic bread tags, oral care products, plastic bottle lids, metal bottle lids, beer can clips and corks.

For more recycling option check out Bottle Top Hill recycling events held at EcoHub monthly, second Saturday 9.00am to 11.00am.

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