Desert Explorers 2026 - School Holiday Program

Experience the day in the life of a keeper of the Alice Springs Desert Park with a behind the scenes experience, learning to care for our animals and plants.

Program includes:

• fun-filled guided tours
• animal feeding
• microscope sessions
• special photo opportunity.

Food and drinks included.

For children from 7 years to 11 years.

DETAILS

ACTIVITIES
Children can be dropped off between 8.15am and 8.30am and collected between 4pm and 4.15pm.
Activities will run between 8.30am and 4pm promoting environmental awareness and develop environmental education-based skills. Activities may range from; identifying animal tracks and
weeds, bird watching, animal food preparation, learning about welfare and health check routines, entering and cleaning animal enclosure, close encounters and exploring Aboriginal culture. Majority of activities are outdoors.

DESERT EXPLORER ESSENTIALS
All participants must wear sun smart clothing, wide brim hat, enclosed shoes and bring their own drinking water. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea will be provided. Please note any dietary requirements on the booking form

FIRST AID
A first aid kit is carried on all activities and our Desert Explorer Guides are qualified in Senior First Aid. It is the responsibility of parents / guardians to ensure that all necessary medications are carried by their child(ren). Please ensure the medical declaration in the Booking Form

SUPERVISION
During the Desert Explorer Program, children are supervised on a ratio of one adult per 10 children.
Our Desert Explorer Guides’ hold Working with Children’s Cards.

BEHAVIOUR
Desert Explorers are expected to follow instructions and unacceptable behaviour is not tolerated. 
If participants do not follow the coordinators instructions they have the right to be removed or excluded from activities. In this instance no refund will be provided.