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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 2024.

Download the Winter program 2024 PDF (757.3 KB).

Read more about our Easter program and the Arid Species Workshop

Daily presentations and activities

TimesActivityWhere
8:30am The Dingo - Australia's wolf
Journey through the past, present and future of this elusive Australian canine.
Dingo Exhibit
9:00am Plant medicine and bush foods of the desert
Discover the living pharmacy and supermarket in the desert.
Meeting Point J
10am Emu - Desert nomads
Emu, a wandering giant and the World’s Best Dad!
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
11:15am The largest Marsupial: Red Kangaroo
Learn how impressive behavioural adaptations help the Red Kangaroo live successfully in its desert environment.
Meeting Point M
1:00pm Nocturnal Adventures
Birds! Mammals! Reptiles! Our desert truly comes to life at night!
Meeting Point G
1:30m Survival in the Desert
Learn how Indigenous people survived in this 'Boom and Bust' environment.
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 9:45am, entry not permitted after 10am
Amphitheatre
5:00pm Desert Rivers discovery
Explore the diversity of plants and animals that live in our shady Desert Rivers habitat.
Meeting Point C

Nocturnal House

TimesActivityWhere
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

TimesActivityWhere
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

TimesActivityWhere
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

TimesActivityWhere
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

TimesActivityWhere
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
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