Education & Tours

Education Services at the South Australian Whale Centre

Education
Program Options

Available for schools, camps and social groups our exciting education programs are a value-added experience that can be enjoyed by all. Education Programs are hosted in the Centre's purpose built classroom, the "Southern Right Room", which caters for large groups in a private, safe and secure learning environment. Programs run for a duration of 45mins - 1 hr* and are divided into Curriculum Bands based on the level of knowledge required by participants.

Whale Centre Program Options (PDF 1.4 MB).

Mobile Education Unit

All Education Programs and presentations are now offered both at the South Australian Whale Centre as well as externally at schools or at a location of the teacher's/carer's/guide's choice. This means no matter whether you are a school visiting on camp, or would like us to come to your school/venue, we now have the facilities to do so.

Mobile Education Unit (PDF 978 KB).

 

 

Whale Education Pack

Also available to purchase are the Whale Education Packs – take the stress out of teaching science!

The pack has been designed to provide teachers with a systematic approach to support students when learning about Whales.

Whale Education Packs (PDF 447 KB).

 

Whale and Marine
Sightseeing Boat Tours

The Centre and Big Duck Boat Tours offer 30 and 60 minute boat tours of the local marine waters. Group rates can be organised for groups of up to 10 people per trip*. See whales (in season), seals, dolphins, birds and other marine life in their natural environment. Please enquire by contacting the Centre on 8551 0750. Combined boat and classroom based sessions can be tailored to suit your timetable during your visit. *weather permitting

For more information or to book a program, please call a member of the Education Team on (08) 8551 0750.