What’s On - Perth
Perth Zoo
Why not get along to Perth Zoo to see the new Sun Bear cub in the holidays! Perth Zoo has just revealed Mali (Mahlee) born 26th March and at just 13 weeks you can catch short glimpses of her at Perth Zoo. The name ‘Mali’ is Cambodian for ‘blossom’ and she is the first Sun Bear to be born in Australia. Pretty Exciting!
The Zoo is open daily from 9 – 5pm and is located at 20 Labouchere Rd South Perth.
Admission: Adults - $18; Children (4 – 15yrs) - $9; (Under 4 Free); Concession - $15; Small Group (2Ad + 2 Ch) - $47.50
Come on down and take a peek!
www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
Tel:08 9477 0444
Perth Zoo Wild About Animals Holiday Activities
16 – 18th July 2008 9 – 1pm
Hey Kids, are you mad about animals? Always wanted to get up close at the Zoo? You can do the Wild about Animals holiday program. Spend the morning with the friendly zoo keepers and learn about how the RSPCA cares for animals; get close up and take a behind the scenes look at the animals at the zoo and create some superb projects which will encourage natural behaviours from all animals from those at the zoo to your own pets at home!
The program is for kids aged 10 – 14yrs. It costs $47 per person, is fully supervised and includes morning tea. Bargain!
www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au
Tel: 08 9477 0444
The Fairies – Fairy Friends Forever!
Regal Theatre
Do you love the glitz and glamour of the fairy life? Always wanted to be a magical fairy? Come and sing along with The Fairies where you’ll see all your favourite characters come to life on the stage – right before your eyes!! Take mum and dad and show them what Magic is all about!
Tickets are available from Ticketek and cost just $29.90 per person.
www.ticketek.com.au
Ticketek – Te: 13 28 49
Naidoc Week
6th – 13th July 2008
Feeling Celebratory? Why not get along to one of the many Naidoc week celebrations around Perth. Naidoc Week is from 6th – 13th July 2008 and celebrates the enormous contribution the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities make to Australia.
There are numerous events operating this week from Joondalup to Armadale; at Universities and the State Library of Western Australia. They range from festivals to Art Exhibitions and everything in between. This is a fantastic way to learn about different cultures and to show our respect and gratitude towards a wonderful group of people and to get involved in your local community.
www.naidocperth.org.au
Scitech – School Holiday programs
Kids love trying new things and Scitech is the safest and most exciting way to try things and learn about everything scientific! Head down here for a fun filled day that you can all enjoy and it will wear the kids out!
This school holidays there is a host of activities at Scitech suitable for ages 3 – Adult.
Strike a Chord – Create your own musical masterpiece!
Science a la carte – slime, bubbles and experiments!
Musical activities
Puppet Theatre – ages 3 – 7yrs
Discoverland – A safe learning option for 3 – 7yrs
Lotterywest Science Theatre – learn about electricity, batteries and other amazing discoveries – ages 7+
14 – 18th July
Digital Studio – Groove City – Compose your own digital music and media
8 – 11th July – CSIRO Lab – Paper Flying Machines – design and fly your own paper aeroplane. 11am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2pm.
Scitech can be contacted on (08) 9215 0700 and is open in the holidays between
10 – 5pm.
Admission costs: Adults - $14; Children - $9 (4-15yrs); Mini Group - $38 (2 Ad + 2 Ch);
www.scitech.org.au
Horizon – Planetarium
Interested in Space? Take the kids to the Horizon Planetarium where they will learn all there is to know in a safe, logical and age appropriate environment. The Planetarium has daily shows designed especially for young children and for adults. Shows are short, fun, informative and entertaining and they include:
Zulu Patrol – Under the Weather – Weekdays 10.45am and Weekends 11am
Astronaut – Weekdays 12.30pm and Weekends 12pm
Search for Life – Weekdays 1.30pm and Weekends 2.30pm
Launch Pad – Weekends 1.30pm
Admission Costs: Adults - $8; Children - $5 (Children under 4 are not permitted to enter); Concession - $6; Mini Group (2Ad + 2Ch) - $20
www.scitech.org.au
Tel: 08 9215 0700
What’s On Perth by Rebecca Doughty
