Community Events
Cleland provides a variety of annual and special events for families throughout the year. Keep an eye on this page for event updates and information.
August
Mud & Play
Join Playgroup SA at Cleland Wildlife Park for their annual Mud & Play event for a range of fun nature-based activities and outdoor adventures. So much FUN for the whole family!
When: TBC
Available for bookings closer to date.
October
Nature Festival
We are proud to be an event host of the Nature Festival of South Australia, an annual state-wide festival for all ages providing creative ways to connect with nature and each other.
When: 26 September to 11 October, 2026.
Available for bookings closer to date.
Aligned with the Nature Festival's theme, Cleland Wildlife Park will have a program designed for children to interact, explore and appreciate nature.
Junior Conservation Club Night Walk
If you are between the ages of 8 and 14 years, come and join the fun with our night residents. After dark the park comes alive as potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots forage for food, wild bats wake up from their daytime slumber and wild possums come searching for fun.
Kids aged 8 to 14 years and their families will be provided with a torch or lantern to enable them to see the animals. Experience night darkness in Cleland Wildlife Park while listening, smelling and adjusting to a nocturnal environment. Feed potoroos, search for bats, and learn how to create habitats for nocturnal animals in your own backyard. The evening will end in the ‘Ocean to Outback’ building for hot beverages and light refreshments.
When: TBC
Information to follow. Available for bookings closer to date.
December
Christmas for kids at Cleland
The Great Christmas Craft-Off at Cleland is a special event held only on the Wednesday before Christmas, inspired by the excitement of our popular Bush Buddies program. Each 45-minute session is packed with festive fun, featuring a Christmas song, story time, games, and creative crafting.
This year, kids will get a hands-on making their very own Christmas decoration perfect for hanging on your Christmas tree! Let us help you kick off the festive season in a joyful, nature-filled way.
For: 1-8 year olds
Available: Wednesday 16th December 2026
Times: 10am and 11am (2 sessions).
Duration: 45 minutes
Capacity: Maximum of 12 children per session
Cost: $12.40 (subject to change in July 2026)
Entry fees apply for adults and children aged 4 years and older. Tickets can be purchased when you book or on the day of your visit. Why not take advantage of this great opportunity to become a Cleland Wildlife Park Member and enjoy unlimited entry all year round!
Bookings open in December 2026