The kookaburra is the largest member of the kingfisher family.
Birthday Parties
Bring your child's next birthday party to life with a visit from The St George Zoomobile. Party guests will have the unique opportunity to meet Australian animals up amazingly close! The visit also includes an age appropriate Zoo birthday gift.
What animals will we see?
We cannot guarantee what animals will be available on the day. We typically bring 6 or 7 animals per visit from the following:
Bearded dragon, Shingleback lizard, Blue tongue lizard, Green tree frog, Phasmid, Short necked turtle, Diamond python, Carpet python, Children's python, Salt water crocodile, Galah, Gang gang cockatoo, Tawny frogmouth, Ring tail possum, Long nosed bandicoot, Echidna.
What is involved?
During a Zoomobile visit, a Discovery Officer will deliver a fun and interactive presentation to your group. They will display the animal's physical characteristics and will provide individual animal encounters for each person in the group. If you would like a session on a specific topic please discuss this when making your booking.
Can the animals be touched?
Many of our animals have been hand-raised and are very comfortable around people. Your group will be told how to appropriately touch the animals. The welfare of the animals is our priority so in the unlikely event that the animal becomes distressed we will stop encounters with that animal
How long is the session?
Session lengths are dependent on the age of the group. For very young children we recommend a session length of around 30 minutes. For older children and adults, sessions last between 45 minutes and 1 hour.
How much does it cost?
The minimum fee is $330 (including gst) for up to 15 children. For groups with more than 15 children, the cost is an additional $20 per child.
How should we pay?
Payments are to be made prior to the visit date and is required to confirm the booking. Payment details are sent following a successful booking.
What do we need to do on the day?
Please arrange a venue that will accommodate the whole group in a circle, this will allow us to display the animals and let each person meet them up close. If your venue is in a busy and congested area, it would also be appreciated if you could reserve a parking space for our Zoomobile. It would also be helpful if the children are reminded before the presentation that it is important to respect the animals and to try to keep as quiet as possible.
Can the session be outside?
Sessions can be delivered inside or outside. If you would like a session outside please ensure that there is shade available and inform the Education Officer prior to the visit (some animals are not suitable for outside use).
How much notice do you need to make a booking?
We prefer to have at least two weeks notice for all Zoomobile visits. However, we recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
We are located outside the Sydney metropolitan region. Can you visit us?
We are able to attend functions beyond the Sydney region, although please be aware that this will incur a surcharge.
How do we make a booking?
Check availability on the St George Zoomobile main page then complete and return the booking form with your details to.
Taronga Zoo Education
St George Zoomobile Coordinator
PO Box 20, Mosman, NSW, 2038
Phone: 02 9978 4553
Fax: 02 9978 4508
Email: stgzoomobile@zoo.nsw.gov.au
