Critter Encounter

Looking for a hands-on fun for your next birthday party or event?

Our critter encounters are a 45 minute hands-on learning experience and opportunity to meet, touch and handle some of Blackbutt's favourite animals in the Wildlife Arena. Critter Encounters are a favourite with children's birthday parties, allowing groups of up to 30 participants to share in this enjoyable encounter. The encounter is hosted in the Wildlife Arena, with access by the Wildlife Boardwalk from the Carnley Reserve car park. Participants will need to allocate time before the encounter to walk along the Boardwalk to arrive at the Arena for the encounter to start on time.

Great for kids' parties and corporate events and can be arranged with shelter hire!

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City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.