Ranger Programs
Step behind the scenes of a real wildlife sanctuary and become part of the team with our Ranger Programs. Designed for both kids and adults, our Junior Ranger and Adult Ranger experiences put you right alongside our Rangers – preparing food, helping with daily care, and enjoying supervised, hands-on encounters with Australian native animals. If you’re ready for a memorable wildlife experience, explore our Ranger Programs and secure your spot today.
Junior Ranger Program
Hands-On Wildlife Experience for Kids aged 8 to 15
- Daily during school holidays (excl. Wednesdays)
- Duration: 9.15am to 2.15pm
- 4 places only/day
- $125 per child
- Morning tea & Lunch provided*
Give your child an unforgettable school-holiday adventure as a Junior Ranger at Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary – a one-day program for ages 8–15 where they work alongside real wildlife carers, help look after Australian native animals, and dive into hands-on, educational fun.
What Your Child Will Do
Our Junior Ranger Program lets children step behind the scenes for an authentic wildlife sanctuary experience:
- Prepare meals for birds, wombats, echidnas, emus and learn about native animal nutrition
- Interact with dingoes, wombats, koalas and other residents under expert supervision
- Learn about animal habitats and how Australian ecosystems work
- Understand why protecting native species matters and how they can help
The Ultimate School Holiday Activity
Looking for educational school holiday activities? Junior Ranger combines fun and learning in an unforgettable wildlife experience. Instead of screen time these school holidays, give your child hands-on education with Australia’s incredible native species.
What’s Included
✓ Five-hour wildlife sanctuary experience
✓ Morning tea and lunch provided*
✓ Official Junior Ranger Certificate
✓ Expert guidance from Jirrahlinga’s wildlife team
*If your child has allergies, please pack their food for the day.
Book your Junior Ranger Day at Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary
– the school holiday experience your child will never forget.
Adult Ranger Program
A Hands-On Wildlife Sanctuary Experience for Animal Lovers
- Daily (excl. Wednesdays and school holidays)
- Duration: 9am to 3pm
- $160 per participant
- Morning tea & Lunch provided*
Experience an unforgettable day as a guest Ranger at Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary. This immersive, hands-on program takes you behind the scenes to work alongside professional wildlife carers – perfect for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a meaningful experience beyond the ordinary.
Whether you’re treating yourself or surprising someone special, this is an experience that enriches, inspires, and stays with you.
Accessible to all abilities – Our hands-on approach makes this experience ideal for everyone, including visually impaired guests and older adults.
What You'll Experience
Go beyond observation and become part of the team:
- Prepare specialised meals for animals and discover the complexities of native animal nutrition
- Get up close with dingoes, koalas, wombats, emus, echidnas and other residents under expert supervision
- Learn the real work of habitat management and Australian ecosystem conservation
- Understand your role in protecting vulnerable native species and discover practical ways to help
What's Included
This isn’t a zoo visit – it’s a genuine wildlife sanctuary experience where you’ll contribute to the daily care of Australian animals.
✓ 5 hour immersive experience working with wildlife carers
✓ Prepare meals for animals and provide the daily care that keeps our residents thriving.
✓ Morning tea and lunch provided*
✓ Official Adult Ranger Certificate to commemorate your day
✓ Expert guidance from Jirrahlinga’s experienced wildlife team
*If you have allergies, please pack food for the day.
Book Your Adult Ranger Experience
Give yourself – or someone who deserves something extraordinary – a day they’ll never forget at Jirrahlinga Wildlife Sanctuary.
Volunteer Program
Every enclosure cleaned, every animal fed, and every visitor greeted helps preserve Australia’s precious native wildlife. At Jirrahlinga, you’re not just a volunteer—you’re a wildlife guardian.
Animal care | Educational support | Facility maintenance | Community outreach
Education/Schools Program
School groups and educational tours that inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists.
School Bookings Feature
– Curriculum-aligned content
– Interactive learning
– Animal behaviour studies
– Conservation awareness
