youth & education

Youth Programs

Give kids a genuine taste of life as a marine animal carer with our Eco programs & School Holiday Squad

A group of people including a young child wearing a colorful shirt and cap and a woman wearing a black cap labeled 'Wildlife Sanctuary' are pointing at two sea turtles with painted shells swimming in a blue water tank.

ECO Kiddos, ECO groms, ECO rangers and the Holiday Squad

We've got a range of youth programs here at our sanctuary on the Coffs Coast. Weekly programs through the school term & sanctuary squad for the school holidays.

School Term Program

Eco Kiddos Program

1 Hour Weekly Ages 5–8 | One day a week for 6 weeks 10:00am – 11.00am Hands-on learning and fun for young ocean enthusiasts

This engaging, hands-on after-school adventure is designed for curious and compassionate 5 - 8-year-olds. Each session is packed with fun, learning, and meaningful encounters with the incredible marine and freshwater animals that call Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary home.

School Term Program

EcoGroms Program

1 Hour Weekly Ages 9–12 | One day a week for 6 weeks 11:00am - 12:00pm Hands-on learning and fun for young ocean enthusiasts

This engaging, hands-on after-school adventure is designed for curious and compassionate 9–12-year-olds. Each session is packed with fun, learning, and meaningful encounters with the incredible marine and freshwater animals that call Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary home.

School Term Program

Eco Rangers Program

1 Hour Weekly Ages 13 – 17 | On day a week over 6 weeks 12:00pm – 1:00pm Hands-on learning and fun for young ocean

Step into the world of marine science and conservation with Ecorangers, an interactive, hands-on after-school adventure designed especially for teenagers aged 13 to 17.

School Term Program

School Holiday Sanctuary Squad

Ages 5-10 Years Monday to Friday (NSW School Holidays) 9:00am - 3:00pm

Children can attend for just one day or book multiple Sanctuary Squad days! With different activities and experiences throughout the holidays, there’s plenty to come back for.

Group of children and a staff member observing a sea turtle in a blue tank at the Coffs Coast wildlife sanctuary, with the staff member pointing at the turtle.
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Sponsor an animal for just $50 per year.

Adoption packages, corporate sponsorship, wills and bequests, or volunteer hours. Your donation helps Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting local wildlife.

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open hours
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Café open until 2:00pm
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FREE PARKING
Onsite, large vehicles welcome