28th February

Reptile Day

Reptiles! Reptiles! Reptiles!

Reptile Day in February 2009 was a great success, with hundreds of children (and their parents) getting the chance to see some fabulous reptiles close up - and actually handle some of them.  They also took the opportunity to watch the inaugural Wirrimbirra puppet show, grab some wonderful souvenirs, talk to the rural bush fire and WIRES people, have their faces painted and go for a wander through the Fauna Protection Area at the Sanctuary.

Renowned wildlife experts, "Crocodile Encounters", will give shows and talks throughout the day again this year (shows at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm), with plenty of hands-on opportunities for visitors.

 
There will be displays and activities, and, of course, you can take the Wirrimbirra Wildlife Walk and browse through the Native Nursery to find that special native plant for your garden. The fabulous Wirrimbirra barbie will be fired up for a sausage sizzle, and the Café will have other goodies available for your dining pleasure.

You’ll find plenty of gift ideas at Wirrimbirra’s souvenir stall, including a fantastic selection of Australian-made soft native animals – perfect for your overseas friends.

 
If you’re not keen on spending too much time with snakes and such, Wirrimbirra has a variety of other native animals and birds for you to enjoy – kangaroos, wallabies, emus, wombats, tawny frogmouths, rainbow lorikeets and more.

The Macarthur Branch of the National Parks Association will run a bushwalk at 10 am through Wirrimbirra's Bargo Brush.  To attend the bushwalk and find the exact location of meeting place ring Beth Mitchie   michie@exemail.com.au T: 4625 1583

A photo taken at a past Reptile Day session.  Presenter is Anthony Stimson (Australian Wildlife Displays).