Father's Day
September 7 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Official Dad vs Dad Challenge
How good is Dad at speeding through a giant inflatable obstacle course? Find out at our annual Dad vs Dad Challenge! Register at Guest Services before 12.30pm to compete for incredible prizes. First place takes home the ultimate camping prize pack, an Oztent RV-5 Plus & two King Goanna Hotspot Chairs – worth over $2,300!
Limited places are available, so get in quick.
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Giant Inflatable Obstacle Course
Bounce, skip, and dash through our giant inflatable obstacle course. This FREE activity is open for children aged 4 to 15 years, from 9:30am – 1:00pm & 3:00pm – 4:00pm. Woo-hoo!
Fantastic Fathers Animal Trail
Celebrate some of Australia Zoo’s incredible fathers with a Zoo-wide family adventure! Follow the clues to learn about some of the amazing animal Dads that call Australia Zoo home!
Koala Throwing Competition*
At 9:30am see how well Dad and the kids can team up. We’re putting their aim to the test to see if they can throw cute toy plush koalas! Who knows? They might even take home a huggable plush toy koala from Australia Zoo as a special Father’s Day surprise! *Don’t worry, the koalas aren’t real!
Little Builders Workshop
Join us for a delightful arts and crafts session with Dad. Prepare to unleash creativity using wooden pieces and craft supplies, letting the kids create their own imaginative structures. This FREE activity is open 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm and is perfect for children aged 4 to 12, ensuring a fantastic time as they bond creatively with Dad. Plus, take home their craft creation as a memento of the wonderful day!
Visit the Laughing Frog Lolly Shop
Does your Dad joke make others laugh like a laughing kookaburra? Stop by the Laughing Frog Lolly Shop to submit your best Dad joke for the chance to win a ripper, Rad Dad prize pack. While you’re there, collect a special colour-in card for Dad. Send through your completed card for a chance to win!
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Caricature Drawing with Dad
From 9am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm at Crikey Café, sit down with one of our popular local illustrators and have your family caricature created! These entertaining drawings are wildly outlandish and will keep you smiling as you have some fun with Dad.
FREE Baby Car Seat Checks
Is your child’s car restraint fitted correctly? Have your kids’ seats checked for FREE by Kelvin Edwards Baby Car Seat Fitting’s team of professional and experienced fitters! They’ll visit in Car Park 1, from 2pm – 4pm to help you ensure your children are safe in the car.
Celebrate Dad in Style at Warrior Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate Father’s Day at Warrior Restaurant & Bar with a Father’s Day that is sure to impress. Dine for lunch or dinner overlooking breathtaking native wildlife and create a lasting memory for the whole family!
