
Kimberley Creatures
Dates
Saturday 5 July - Sunday 20 July | 10am - 2pm
Free | Drop-in activity
Included with General Admission
Bookings essential for groups of 10+
Contact 1300 134 081 to book.
Site access information
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Get inspired by the breathtaking landscapes and coastlines of the Kimberley—and the mighty Martuwarra Fitzroy River—these school holidays!
Take a journey into the spectacular and curious world of the Kimberley—and meet the animals that call this unique region home. Get creative with a range of fun activities celebrating some of the iconic creatures that visit—or live in—the wild spaces of the Kimberley.
What's On?
Craft Activities
Create your own Kimberley creatures with fun papercraft projects—perfect for curious kids and crafty explorers:
- Make a super-dimensional 3D paper tole scene featuring a whale shark or a blacktip reef shark.
- Decorate a sawfish finger puppet—and learn about the sawfish’s remarkable features and its special connection to the Martuwarra Fitzroy River.
- Decorate a cute turtle stick puppet to take home and treasure.
New Aquariums & Displays
- Explore the WA Down Under gallery—and discover marine and river life where the Swan River/Derbarl Yerrigan meets the sea.
The Great Sea Search
- Join Frankie and Freddie Fish on a spotto trail—explore the galleries to uncover fun clues about some special animals.
Digital Aquarium
- Colour in sea creatures—then watch them come to life on our digital screen! Afterwards, dive into the weird and wonderful microscopic world of zooplankton by filling in their missing pieces.
The Great Kimberley Wilderness VR Experience
- Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the The Great Kimberley Wilderness through our virtual reality experience—a visual journey like no other (entry fees apply).
The majestic Kimberley is calling you, so come along and explore!
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