Science Week at The Parks

Saturday 30th August 2025
10:00am – 2:00pm

Love science, fossils, and fun?

Don’t miss four jam-packed hours of discovery and excitement at our science celebration! Perfect for children aged 5-12, but everyone else is welcome. Catch the thrilling ticketed performance by The Ammonites, then dive into a range of FREE hands-on activities, including:

↘1: A mind-blowing virtual reality experience

Get ready to submerge your senses and uncover the mysteries of prehistoric marine worlds in the VR tour 360° Flinders Ranges: half a billion years of life in the outback. Fly high above rugged mountains and explore historic tunnels underground. Take a journey through deep time and swim with your ancient ancestors – the incredible Ediacarans!

  • Free
  • No bookings required, just walk in

↘2 Fossil casting you can try yourself

Cast and paint your own fossil from templates based on real paleontological finds. Hands-on, messy, and surprisingly addictive!

  • Free
  • No bookings required, just walk in

↘3 An art station to start your entry to the Mary Anning Art Prize

Whether you're sketching fossils, painting prehistoric creatures, or dreaming up discoveries of your own, this is the perfect place to begin your masterpiece for the Mary Anning Art Prize. All materials provided - just bring your imagination!

  • Free
  • No bookings required, just walk in

There'll also be loads of interactive exhibits, crafts, and the chance to decode fossil puzzles, meet other paleo enthusiasts, and design your own paleo art.

↘ Ticketed show: The Ammonites

With a debut EP and a growing online following, The Ammonites are turning up the volume on science to 11… And science has never sounded so good!

  • Perfect for your little dinosaur enthusiasts (ages 5-11) and curious minds!
  • All tickets $10.
  • Children 3 and under free if sitting on a lap.
  • Book for The Ammonites below:

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