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  • Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, who does not pay any additional fee.
  • Cost is $200.00 per member ($250.00 per nonmember).
  • Cost includes a non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of program cost.
  • Program cancellations require advance notice of seven working days.
Please let us know about any serious allergies prior to scheduling a program.

Bring a Buddy!
Space is tight for Marvelous Marsupials. We close the program after one person signs up, but we can accommodate two people. So, when you book your session, you can choose to bring a second participant at a discounted rate--$100 off!
 
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  • Marvelous Marsupials is a 90 minute program appropriate for animal lovers ages 8 to adult. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian, who does not pay any additional fee. The cost is only $200.00 per member ($250.00 per nonmember). Bring along a family member or friend and pay just $300 for both of you ($ 400 for nonmembers).That's a savings of $100!

    If you have reviewed the Get Ready for a Wild Encounter fact sheet, click here to pick the preferred date range for your visit and get ready to explore!
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2012 Marvelous Marsupials

Marvelous Marsupials

90 Minutes, selected dates between May and September.

1 Participant OR 2 Participants Ages 8 - 18 with a non paying adult.The maximum number of participants for this Wild Encounter is 2. The non-paying adult accompanying a minor is counted as a participant.



Join us, mates, for a close-up look at these famous species from the land down under. Help keepers as they prepare the kangaroo yards and wombat exhibits for the day. Watch and assist in training sessions as keepers work to condition the ’roos and the wombat joey.

Location: Australia House
Parking: Discovery Center Lot