Come and see the fearsome and spectacular 4-metre tall T-Rex dinosaur brought to life and thrilling the crowds at the Western Australian Museum – Perth these school holidays!
FILMING OPPORTUNTY WEDNESDAY 13 JULY from 9am
Dinosaur Encounters
This large-scale puppet dinosaur performance creates a truly awesome experience for brave dinosaur fans, brought to you by the creative team from Erth Visual and Physical. Marvel at the wonder of these ancient predators with an animal demonstration of a different kind! A ‘live-animal’ handler will discuss the T-Rex’s behaviour such as foraging for food. You can also explore the world of Australian dinosaurs with the Museum’s own dino specialist, palaeontologist Dr Mikael Siversson. This talk will be aimed at families and there will be some hands on opportunity to touch fossils.
AGES: 3 years and above
COST: $5 per person (3 years and above)
DURATION: Approximately 30 minutes
WHEN: Dinosaur performance at 10.00am and 11.30am daily, Dinosaur talk at 10.45am daily, 13 – 17 July and 20 – 24 July 2011
BOOKINGS: Bookings can be made on arrival from 9.30am.
Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
No advance or phone bookings available. Group bookings (of 10 or more) can be made on 9427 2836
INFO: 9427 2836
Prehistoric Party
Make your way to the Discovery Centre to join the Prehistoric Party! Sculpt your own dinosaur to take home, discover a host of new prehistoric friends and get a handle on some real fossils.
AGES: All ages
COST: Activities range from free to $3.00
WHEN: Activities between 9.30am and 4.30pm, 11 – 24 July 2011
INFO: 9427 2836
Programs are subject to availability. All children 12 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Teresa Belcher, Western Australian Museum: T 9212 3856
