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 2024 - Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park
Term 3 - 'Caring for the land I play on'
Tuesdays - 30 July to 17 September - 9.30am or 10.30am
Wednesdays - 31 July to 18 September - 9.30 am or 10.30am
Thursdays - 1 August to 19 September - 9.30am
Fridays - 2 August to 20 September - 9.30am or 10.30am
Term 4 - 'I am a bushland superhero'
Tuesdays - 15 October to 3 December - 9.30am or 10.30am
Wednesdays - 16 October to 4 December - 9.30am or 10.30am
Thursdays - 17 October to 5 December - 9.30am or 10.30am
Fridays - 18 October to 6 December - 9.30am or 10.30am
Brought to you by Kings Park and Botanic Garden and proudly supported by Rio Tinto.
Program dates 2024 - Perth Hills Discovery Centre
Term 3 - 'Caring for the land I play on'
Mondays - 22 July to 9 September - 9.30am
Term 4 - 'I am a bushland superhero'
Mondays - 14 October to 2 December - 9.30am
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
Book now for Perth Hills Discovery Centre via Rezdy
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