Kids Can Now Visit the Zoo for Free - Melbourne Zoo's

The Victorian Government is giving kids free entry to three of Victoria's outstanding zoos - Healesville Sanctuary, Werribee Zoo and Melbourne Zoo - as part of their efforts to subsidise zoo entry fees for an estimated 266,000 kids.

The subsidy will reduce the cost of a full priced child's ticket from $12.6 to $0. A family ticket will be reduced from $58 to $50.80.

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JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - What's On Sydney

The Following School Holiday Activities are taking place in Sydney this July 2011:

Sydney Aquarium

Walk underwater these school holidays to explore Australia's unique aquatic life at Sydney Aquarium! Discover some very ‘cool’ facts about Great White Sharks, Penguins, Ice Fish, Sea Dragons and other cold loving animals along the Ocean Winter Wonder Trail and don’t miss out on the last chance to see Australia’s largest collection of super-sized LEGO models. The LEGO models ON THE LOOSE exhibit features more than 25 giant LEGO models across Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wildlife World, using over 1.5 millions LEGO bricks! The world-class exhibit was created by LEGO Master Builders in the US and Prague and took over 10,000 man-hours to complete.

Feed/talk times: Dugong 10.30am & 3.00pm, Sharks 11.00am, Penguins 3.00pm Open 9am-8pm. A$35,C(4-15yrs)$18, Conc.$23.
To see the whole experience get a great value combo pass for Sydney Aquarium and Sydney Wildlife World A$50, C(4-15yrs)$30 Sydney Aquarium, Darling Harbour.
Enq: 02 8251 7800 or www.sydneyaquarium.com.au

Sydney Wildlife World

These school holidays, get up close and personal with our cute and cuddly resident koalas including Boo, Sid, Jack, Moe and Charlie - and meet the latest little addition to the family! Let your family truly experience one of Australia’s best known icons at Sydney Wildlife World’s open air Koala Rooftop. Come and see these lovable animals as they climb around, graze on Eucalyptus leaves or just hang about. For those wanting a more personal experience, you can even meet, pat or have your photo taken with the Koalas!

Feed/talk times: Kangaroo 10.30am & 2.30pm, Koala on the hours from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Crocodile 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm, Cassowary 12.00pm A$35,C(4-15yrs)$18, Conc.$23. Koala photos $15 Sydney Wildlife World, Darling Harbour.
Enq: 02 8251 7800 or www.sydneywildlifeworld.com.au

Oceanworld Manly

Visit the tropical reef these July school holidays, with the new Reef Snorkel Adventure for kids. In this interactive experience, children can swim with Sea Biscuit our rescued Green Sea Turtle as well as our Baby Eagle Rays born here at Oceanworld this year. We also have a new brilliant Leopard Ray and hundreds of other colourful fish to find! Our expert instructors will teach the kids to snorkel and show them the time of their lives. For those wanting to stay dry, Oceanworld offers free guided tours at regular times throughout the day to ensure you get to most from your visit.

Kids Snorkel: 1.5hr experience suitable for children aged 5-13years available every day during holidays.
C$50 (includes admission). Bring swimmers and a towel. All other equipment is supplied. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Bookings are highly recommended.
General admission: A$20, C$10.
Guided tours are scheduled at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
Oceanworld Manly, West Esplanade, Manly.
Enq: 8251 7877 or www.oceanworld.com.au

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