Zippy's Bush Kindy
Big adventures for little nature lovers aged 3 to 5 years!
Join Zippy Dragonfly on an early learning adventure in Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park or Perth Hills Discovery Centre.  Choose from either location with one 45-minute session per week over an 8-week term. This interactive program will ignite your child’s curiosity and strengthen their connection to nature!
Each term provides new experiences that nurture children’s confidence to explore, question and make discoveries. The program is also designed to reflect different themes, the changing seasons, and introduce new skills through nature play activities. Watch your child bloom as they learn at their own pace and grow in confidence and knowledge, with time to play, create, share stories and care for the natural world. 
Program dates 2025 - Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park
Term 1 – ‘I am an explorer of my world’
Tuesdays - 18 February to 8 April - 9.30am or 10.30am
Wednesdays - 19 February to 9 April - 9.30am only
Thursdays - 20 February to 10 April - 9.30am or 10.30am
Fridays - 21 February to 11 April - 9.30am or 10.30am
Term 2 – ‘My bushland friends’
Tuesdays - 6 May to 24 June - 9.30am or 10.30am
Wednesdays - 7 May to 25 June - 9.30am only
Thursdays - 8 May to 26 June - 9.30am or 10.30am
Fridays - 9 May to 27 June - 9.30am or 10.30am
Term 3 - 'Caring for the land I play on'
Tuesdays – 5 August to 23 September - 9.30am or 10.30am
Wednesdays – 6 August to 24 September - 9.30am only
Thursdays – 7 August to 25 September - 9.30am or 10.30am
Fridays – 8 August to 26 September - 9.30am or 10.30am
Term 4 - 'I am a bushland superhero'
Tuesdays – 20 October to 9 December - 9.30am or 10.30am
Wednesdays – 21 October to 10 December - 9.30am only
Thursdays – 22 October to 11 December - 9.30am or 10.30am
Fridays – 23 October to 12 December - 9.30am or 10.30am
Brought to you by Kings Park and Botanic Garden and proudly supported by Rio Tinto.
Program dates 2025 - Perth Hills Discovery Centre
Starting again in Term 2 - watch this space for dates.
Brought to you by Kings Park and Botanic Garden and DBCA Parks and Wildlife. Proudly supported by Rio Tinto.
Fee Structure
Cost: $100 for an eight-week program.
The session includes a 45-minute guided program. Please note that parent/supervisor participation and supervision is required in every session.
How to book
Book now for Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park via Eventbrite
Special bookings available for Kindergarten groups. Please contact our Education Bookings Officer for more information.
Cancellation Policy
Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park and Perth Hills Discovery Centre are popular destinations for community programs, including Zippy’s Bush Kindy, school holiday programs and adult/family workshops.
Refunds are not available in most circumstances once a booking has been made.
If you cannot attend your booked program, you may be able to reschedule your booking subject to availability. Please contact the Education Bookings Officer.
Kings Park and Botanic Garden and Perth Hills Discovery Centre are outdoor venues and programs will go ahead in most weather conditions. In situations of inclement or hot weather conditions programs may be modified for your safety and comfort.
In cases of Severe Weather Warning, Total Fire Ban, Extreme or Catastrophic fire danger ratings and elevated temperatures in excess of 40OC programs will be cancelled and Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park and Perth Hills Discovery Centre will be closed to all visitors. In this instance you will receive notification of cancellation via email prior to or on the morning of your program. If the program cannot be rescheduled a full refund will be provided.
Program information
Session duration
45 minutes
Curriculum links
Enquire now
education@bgpa.wa.gov.au
9480 3638