Sydney Tourism News and Information: Fennec Foxes make a new pair at Taronga

Taronga Zoo has welcomed a new Fennec Fox pair, with a female from Adelaide and male from Germany taking up residence in Sydney.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Fennec Foxes make a new pair at Taronga

Winter Fun at the National Sports Museum

This winter the National Sports Museum has plenty of interactive fun for the kids and great exhibitions to keep the adults entertained.

The Yiloga! Tiwi Footy exhibition (until 17 July), explores the influence and importance of Australian Rules Football in the lives of a small indigenous community in the Timor Sea. The exhibition highlights the Tiwi community’s passion for AFL well as its positive impact on community life.

A new themed tour demonstrates the strong link between sport and war throughout history, paying special tribute to the role of the MCG in times of conflict.

And Circus Oz comes to the National Sports Museum for the winter school holiday program (5 July to 15 July).

With AFL and NRL stars making daily appearances, the National Sports Museum is the place to be this winter.

Location

National Sports Museum, Olympic Stand, MCG
Gate 3, Brunton Avenue
Jolimont 3002
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Entry to the National Sports Museum via Gate 3 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Contact details

Tel.:039657 8879
contactus@nsm.org.au
www.nsm.org.au

Date & times

01/06/2011 to 31/08/2011

Monday: 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 5 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

How to get there

Trams and buses: Metlink

Price

Entry included in general admission to the National Sports Museum.

Features

All ages

Wheelchair accessible

Bookings

N/A - No bookings

Payment method accepted

Cash

EFTPOS

All major cards

Shows Australia: Exclusive Wiggles Concert Tickets offer - Medibank Exclusive Ticket Offer 27-28 July 2011

So look out for our email on 27 July 2011, which will provide you with details to be one of the first to purchase tickets to The Wiggles Big Birthday in the Big Tent tour. A limit of ten (10) tickets per family will apply and tickets are limited, so be ready!

Shows Australia: Exclusive Wiggles Concert Tickets offer - Medibank Exclusive Ticket Offer 27-28 July 2011

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney Wildlife World - Temporarily Closing

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney Wildlife World - Temporarily Closing

Holiday Package at Metro Hotel Sydney Central @ Metro Hotel Sydney Central - Metro Hotels

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• One night stay at One Bedroom Junior Suite
• Accommodation for upto two children in an existing bedding (child age 00 - 12 years old at no additional charge)
  
• 24 hrs Internet
• 1 Entertainment Privilege Card

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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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