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.
Program
1 March 2025
Download the Winter program 2025 PDF (91.2 KB).
Daily presentations and activities
| Times | Activity | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 8.30am | Desert Rivers discovery walk Explore the diversity of plants and animals that live in our shady Desert Rivers habitat | Meeting Point B |
| 9.15am | Nocturnal Adventures Nocturnal birds, mammals & reptiles come out to play in our Nocturnal house, where day becomes night. | Meeting Point G |
| 10.00am | Desert Nomads Emu, a wandering giant | Meeting Point N |
| 10.30am | Nature Theatre - Free-flying Bird Show Our team of free-flying birds show off their natural hunting and foraging behaviours. Gates open 10.15am, entry not permitted after 10.30 | Amphitheatre |
| 11.15pm | Survival in the Desert Learn about the traditional tools and weapons used by indigenous people of Central Australia. | Awaye Flat Sandy Country |
| 1.30pm | The Dingo - Talk Journey through the past, present and future of this elusive Australian canine. | Dingo Territory |
| 2.00pm | Plant medicine from the desert Discover the living pharmacy and supermarket in the desert. | Awaye Flat Sandy Country |
| 3.00pm | Nature Theatre - Free-flying Bird Show Our team of free-flying birds show off their natural hunting and foraging behaviours. Gates open 15 min prior. No entry after show started. | Amphitheatre |
| 4.15pm | Bloodwood, bowls and bugs The bloodwood tree - supermarket, hardware and pharmacy for desert animals and people. | Meeting Point O |
| 4.45pm | Dine-in, Takeaway, Home delivered Learn about our snakes and their different eating habits | Meeting Point J |
Nocturnal House
| Times | Activity | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 9.00am 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 | Activity | Where |
|---|---|---|
|
8:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 2:00pm 3:00pm 4:00pm 5:00pm | Changing Heart Movie An epic journey through the creation of Australia's deserts (20 minutes) | Cinema |
Entry Station and Gift shop
| Times | Activity | 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 | Activity | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30am to 4:00pm 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 | Activity | Where |
|---|---|---|
|
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30pm - 8:30pm |
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 |