January School Holiday Community Day at the MDC

🌊 Kickstart 2025 with a Day of Fun, Learning, and Adventure at the Marine Discovery Centre! 🌊

Get ready for an unforgettable morning packed with interactive activities, marine exploration, and beachside excitement! Whether you're feeding local sea creatures, diving into virtual reality underwater worlds, or creating your own ocean-inspired art, there's something for every young explorer! 🌟

🎨 Bonus: We’ve got a special guest artist joining us to inspire your creativity!

Here’s what’s in store for the day:

10:00am - 11:30am: Explore the Marine Discovery Centre’s hands-on activities

• Aquariums: Meet Big-Bellied Seahorses, Yabbies, Porcupine Fish, and more!
• Virtual Reality: Swim with Humpback Whales, Australian Sea Lions, and explore the Great Southern Reef—without getting wet! 🐋🐠
• Art Station: Let your creativity flow with materials for ocean-themed crafts (and take your masterpiece home!) 🎨
• Kaurna Learning: Discover the rich connection between the Kaurna people and the sea in the interactive Kaurna Meyunna Wodli room.
• Interactive Games: Dive into fun with our brand new ocean games and explore marine habitats, sustainable fishing, and more!

11:30am - 12:00pm: Guided Beach Marine Trail 🌴🐚
Take a stroll along Henley Beach with our Marine Scientists and discover the wonders of marine life on our guided beachcombing trail (weather permitting)!

Every child receives a receives a free Beachcombing Sheet to take home.

Event Location:
Marine Discovery Centre
Cnr Seaview Road & Marlborough Street, Henley Beach, SA 5022

🎟️ Tickets:
Only children need tickets (parents attend for free but must reserve a ticket).
Children under 3 are free when accompanied by a paying child.

This exciting day is proudly supported by Community Bank West Beach, so grab your tickets now, and let’s make 2025 a year of exploration, creativity, and marine adventure! 🌊✨

Refund Policy: Refunds are unavailable one day prior to the event.

Join us for a day of learning and fun like no other! 🌞