Our daily program gives our visitors the opportunity to interact and learn with our experienced guides and zookeepers. You may like to plan your day around the daily program.
Daily presentations and activities
| Times | Description | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 8:45am | Stories in the Sand The red sand is like the page, and the tracks are the stories of the animals on the move. How many can you read? | Meeting Point E |
| 9:15am | Nocturnal Adventures Nocturnal birds, mammals & reptiles come out to play in our Nocturnal house, where day becomes night. | Meeting Point G |
| 9:45am | Dingoes Journey through past, present and future of our elusive Aussie canines. | Dingo Habitat |
| 10:30am | Nature Theatre - Bird Show An adrenaline pumping, free-flying bird show. Gates open 15mins prior. No entry once show started. | Amphitheatre |
| 11:15pm | Survival in the Desert Learn about the Aborginal (Indigenous) people survived and thrived in the desert. | Awaye Flat |
| 12:45pm | Thorny devil experience $25pp Additional fees apply. Book at Entry Station. Join an expert reptile keeper for a private and informative close up viewing of our Thorny Devils. | Book online |
| 1:30pm | Life in the Pouch - Kangaroos A closer look at the Red Kangaroo, the largest Marsupial, and it’s very useful pouch. | Meeting Point M |
| 2pm | Plant Medicine Discover the living pharmacy in the desert. | Meeting Point H |
| 3pm | Nature Theatre - Bird ShowAn adrenaline pumping, free-flying bird show. Gates open 15mins prior. No entry once show started. | Amphitheatre |
| 5:15pm | Nocturnal Adventures Birds, mammals and reptiles come out to play in our Nocturnal house, where day becomes night. | Meeting Point J |
| Daily | Changing Heart movie Check entry for screening times (20 minute movie) | Cinema |
Nocturnal House
| Times | Description | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 9am to 5:30pm |
We turn day into night so you can discover the rare and endangered animals of the Red Centre in an air-conditioned purpose-designed space. | Nocturnal House |
Big Screen Movie
| Times | Description | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 8am, 9am, 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 4:30pm and 4:45pm | Changing Heart Movie An epic journey through the creation of Australia's deserts (20 minutes) | Cinema |
Entry Station and Gift shop
| Times | Description | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am to 4:30pm daily |
Our gift shop has a unique range of gifts and souvenirs to capture a memento of your visit. The parks’ after hours exit is located adjacent to the café. | Entry |
Coolamon Cafe
| Times | Description | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am to 4pm daily |
Specialty coffee and other beverages. Cakes and snacks plus a seasonal breakfast and lunch menu inspired by Australian Bush Foods with dietary options. | Cafe |
Evening Nocturnal Tours
| Times | Description | Where |
|---|---|---|
|
Monday to Friday 8pm to 9pm |
Spotlight endangered animals of Australia’s outback including Mala, Bilby and bandicoot in the foothills of the MacDonnell Rangers. Booking Essential. SAVE by booking a DAY & NIGHT PASS. | Book at Entry |