Please note our toilet facilities are currently being upgraded and may be unavailable at times during the day. Temporary portable toilets are available, and alternative toilets are located in the car park. An accessible toilet will remain available at all times. We apologise for any inconvenience. If you need assistance, please contact us.

National Parks and Wildlife Service
South Australia
Bush Buddies

Bush Buddies

Join us this term for Bush Buddies – our pre-school education program aimed at 2 to 4 year olds.

Each week children will explore a different Australian animal through storytelling, music, interactive and sensory learning experiences, while exploring the park.

Kids will find out more about possums to lorikeets, as well as some of our more famous residents. You will also learn which animals to look for on a rainy day, how to identify those sounds in your garden, and which of our animals have the brightest colours and the smoothest skin.

You and your little nature lover will spend 45 minutes exploring and interacting with animals and plants we share our world with, and while younger children are welcome to attend, please note some activities may not be suited for children under 2 years.

Term topics and dates 

Find out more about our fun Bush Buddies topics and session dates 

Online bookings 

To book a Bush Buddies session visit the online bookings page

Times

  • Monday 11 am
  • Tuesday 10 am
  • Thursday 11am
  • Friday 10 am

Cost

$12.40 per session plus park entry (become a Cleland member and receive unlimited entry all year round!)

For multiple bookings, call 8339 2444 or 8130 9016

Weather policy

  • Bush Buddies will still commence in the hot weather, however will be adapted to accommodate the heat. If the temperature is over 37 degrees, the session will be held indoors. If sufficient space is not available, the session will be cancelled and you will be notified by email.
  • On days of Catastrophic Fire Danger, all sessions will be cancelled and the park will be closed.
  • Bush Buddies will still commence on rainy days, however, sessions will be held indoors. If sufficient space is not available, the session will be cancelled and you will be notified by email.

If sessions are cancelled due to extreme weather, you will be notified by the Children’s Engagement Officer via our online booking system.