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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8:15am | What's in the Waterhole Discover how people, plants and animals have survived in this corridor of green in the arid zone. | Meeting Point C |
| 8:45am | Stroll through Sand Country Spot the tracks in the deep red sand amongst the spiky spinifex. | Meeting Point E |
| 9:15am | Life in the Pouch - Kangaroos A closer look at the largest Marsupial and it’s very useful pouch. | Dingo Territory |
| 9:45am | Dingoes Journey through past, present and future of our elusive Aussie canines. | Meeting Point N |
| 10:30am | Nature Theatre - Bird Show An adrenaline pumping, free-flying bird show. Gates open 15 minutes prior. No entry once show started. | Amphitheatre |
| 11:15pm | Survival in the Desert Learn how the Aboriginal (Indigenous) people survived and thrived in the desert. | Awaye Flat |
| 12:15pm | Nocturnal Adventurers Birds, mammals & reptiles come out to play in our Nocturnal House, where day becomes night. | Meeting Point G |
| 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. | Nocturnal House Book online |
| 1:30pm | Plant Medicine Discover the living pharmacy in the desert. | Lhere Ilthe |
| 2pm | Bird of the Night Meet one of our bird keepers to learn more about a nocturnal bird that lives in the Red Centre. | Cinema |
| 3pm | Incredible Edibles Peer into the private lives of a few fascinating and delicious desert insects. | Entry Station |
| 4pm | Ancient Cyads Discover the only cycad species that grows in the arid interior. | Meeting Point A |
| 5pm | Dine-in, Takeaway, Home Delivered Learn about our snakes and their different eating habits. | 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 2pm 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, Wednesday and Friday 8pm to 8:45pm |
Spotlight endangered animals of Australia’s outback including Mala, Bilby and bandicoot in the foothills of the MacDonnell Rangers. Bookings essential. Save by booking a Day & Night Pass. | Book at entry |