School Excursions & Bus Tours

Immersive wildlife experiences for students and group visitors with optional educational and cultural add-ons.

Wildlife Experiences for Schools and Group Visitors

Secret Creek Sanctuary offers flexible visit options for school groups, seniors, community organisations and tour operators. Choose a simple self‑guided visit or enhance your experience with optional add‑ons including reptile encounters, cultural sessions and wildlife talks.

For schools, we provide curriculum‑aligned excursion packs for teachers and students, designed to support learning before, during and after the visit.

Visit Options

Self‑Guided Sanctuary Visit Explore the sanctuary at your own pace using our clearly marked walking trails and enclosure signage. Suitable for all group types.

Wildlife Talk (Optional Add‑On) A 30-45 minute interactive session introducing key native species, conservation themes and the work we do at Secret Creek Sanctuary.

Reptile Encounter (Optional Add‑On) An hour session delivered by our partner Me & Zoo Animal Presentations, this hands‑on session introduces students and visitors to a range of native reptiles. It’s an engaging, educational experience suitable for schools, seniors groups and community visitors.

Cultural Session (Optional Add‑On) 45-60 minute sessions delivered by OneMob Aboriginal Elders, these sessions explore culture, connection to Country and traditional knowledge through storytelling, art, song, yarning and hands‑on learning. Content is tailored for each group — including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from any mob, as well as non‑Aboriginal groups — to ensure a culturally safe, respectful and meaningful experience for all ages.

Curriculum‑Aligned Excursion Packs (Schools Only) We provide curriculum-aligned excursion packs for Stages 1-3 (Kindergarten to Year 6) at no extra charge. These resources support learning before, during and after the visit and are tailored to the animals at the sanctuary. Teachers will need to print the materials and bring any required items such as clipboards and pencils if they plan to use the packs during their excursion.

Group Sizes & Itinerary Planning

We can help you plan your visit schedule and group rotations to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. As a guide, our ideal group sizes for each activity are:

  • up to 25 students for Art & Culture workshops

  • up to 40 participants for Wildlife Talks and Reptile Encounters

  • up to 60 participants for Aboriginal Cultural Talks

Our overall site capacity per booking is up to 60 participants per visit (or one full bus). This ensures we can comfortably manage facilities such as toilets, seating areas and movement around the sanctuary. Larger groups may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis and may require staggered arrival times or split‑day programs.

Our pricing is structured per group or per student/visitor, which means we can host multiple smaller groups across the day. If your total numbers exceed the ideal group size for an activity, we simply divide participants into groups and rotate them through your chosen experiences.

If you’re unsure how to structure your visit, we’re happy to assist with a simple itinerary and group flow based on your activities and total group size.

Pricing

Pricing varies depending on the type of group, group size, and any optional add-on experiences you choose. We offer:

  • discounted school excursion rates

  • group pricing for tour operators, community groups and seniors

  • optional add‑on experiences including cultural sessions, wildlife talks and reptile encounters

A full pricing schedule is available on request.

Documentation Available on Request

We can provide risk assessments, insurance certificates, emergency procedures, food safety information and other documents required for school approval processes or tour operator compliance.

How to Book

Step 1: Submit a booking request using the button below

Step 2: We’ll confirm availability and send you the relevant pricing schedule (schools or tour groups)

Step 3: Choose any optional add‑on experiences you’d like to include

Step 4: We’ll provide pricing based on your selected options

Step 5: Once you’re happy to proceed, we’ll send your booking confirmation and all relevant details

School groups:

We understand numbers can change slightly on the day. Your invoice can be adjusted to reflect actual attendance. NSW Department of Education schools may provide a Purchase Order beforehand, with payment processed after the visit in line with departmental requirements.

Tour groups:

Final numbers are confirmed five business days before your visit. Tour groups are invoiced based on these confirmed numbers, and payment is required prior to arrival.

Booking Request Form

Submit the form below to request pricing and check availability for your preferred visit date.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Answer: We recommend booking at least 2–4 weeks ahead, especially for school groups and cultural sessions. Peak periods (Term 1 and Term 4) fill quickly, so earlier enquiries are encouraged.

  • Answer: No deposit is required. Once you confirm your booking, we’ll send a booking confirmation and the relevant payment details.Description text goes here

  • Answer: Most groups receive their invoice before the visit, and payment is expected prior to attendance ie once your booking is confirmed. NSW Department of Education schools may provide a Purchase Order beforehand, and payment is then usually processed after the visit, in line with departmental requirements. Please contact us if you require a different arrangement.

  • Answer: Most experiences can continue in light rain, but in severe weather we’ll work with you to reschedule or adjust the program. We’ll always prioritise safety and animal welfare.

  • Answer: No. Add‑on experiences are optional and help you tailor your visit. Ticking them in the booking form simply helps us send the correct pricing — your selections aren’t final until your booking is confirmed.

  • Answer: Generally yes. Please include any mobility, medical or behavioural considerations in your booking request. We’ll adjust the program to attempt to ensure a safe and inclusive experience for all participants. Some of our walks would be inappropriate for some visitors but we will work with you to try to accommodate all accessibility needs.

    Due to the nature of the sanctuary (free ranging endangered species) we are unable to allow entry to companion or support animals.

  • Answer: School students are encouraged to bring their packed lunches to ensure any allergies and school requirements are met. We’ll confirm suitable areas for your group to eat during your visit.

    Tour groups can request simple catering options such as pre‑packaged meals, a BBQ, or bush tucker‑style food arranged in advance.

    To support the sanctuary’s operations, we ask that groups avoid bringing their own food without prior approval. Purchases made at our kiosk directly contribute to support the sanctuary.

  • Answer: You can email us anytime at admin@secretcreek.au. We’re happy to help with planning, accessibility needs, or program adjustments. On the day of your event you can call us on 02 63521133 or 0402 987 721.

  • Answer: No - for their safety, all animals at the Sanctuary are on specialised diets and feeding routines. Human food can make them sick, so our keepers take care of all feeding.