Wildlife Week

Monday 13 January – Friday 17 January
10am to 12pm daily
Mildura Visitor Information Centre, 180-190 Deakin Avenue Mildura

Looking for free school holiday fun with the kids? Explore the wonders of the wild with us during Wildlife Week at the Mildura Visitor Information Centre!

Each day offers interactive activities that are both entertaining and educational!  No bookings are necessary. Just come along and enjoy the fun!

Monday 13 January | EnviroEDU Wildlife Demonstration

Join the team from EnviroEDU for an interactive and informative demonstration showcasing some of Australia’s amazing native and threatened wildlife species.

EnviroEDU is dedicated to promoting environmental, conservation and sustainability awareness with a focus on our local environment.

The whole family will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with a range of native invertebrates, reptiles and mammals while learning about the conservation status of these animals in the wild.

Tuesday 14 January | Thuukalu Dancers Performance

Enjoy Traditional Dance, Brothers from Thuukalu Dance Group Performance along with Tony Hunt playing Digeridoo.

Wednesday 15 January | Parks Victoria Activities - Become a Park Ranger!

Join Parks Victoria for a fun and interactive session about protecting our local environment.

Learn how Park Rangers care for parks and wildlife and why it's important. Get hands-on by designing your own park with animals and plants from the Mallee!

Plus, explore taxidermy animals, and meet a real-life ranger to hear about their role!

Thursday 16 January | Australian Wildlife Conservancy Presentation

Join the Australian Wildlife Conservancy for an engaging session filled with fun and learning!

Learn about how we protect our local wildlife and enjoy a range of activities including a slide show, Q&A session and colouring competition with prizes to be won!

Friday 17 January | Willy Hannah-Rodgers (DEECA) Presentation

Join us for an engaging session with Willy Hannah-Rodgers! Learn about the connection between culture and fire and how they are one.

Discover how natural resources were utilised to live off the land whilst caring for country to ensure that it stayed healthy. The session includes a display of artefacts and their uses in everyday life. 

DEECA responds to a range of emergencies across Victorian communities that impact the environment, water and energy sector. These emergencies often relate to major impact events such as bushfires, floods and/or storms.

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Location

Mildura Visitor Information Centre, 180-190 Deakin Avenue, Mildura, 3500, View Map