Beware: Everything you see is natural- no tablets, holograms or virtual reality. How scary is that?

Calling all adventurers big and small, it's time to ready your senses and let your imagination run wild!

Be prepared to experience thrilling encounters with nature and learn to see the world through the eyes of a naturalist.

Embark on a journey with Wild Man, your enthusiastic guide to exploring the rich tapestry of birds, bugs, beasts and botanicals that call the Adelaide Botanic Garden home.

There are endless opportunities to hone your bird-spotting skills, identify incredible plant adaptations and immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity that surrounds you.

Bring your sense of curiosity and adventure in this truly immersive, impactful and fun-filled eco-science experience.

Book now to become a naturalist in your own right and foster a deeper connection with the natural world.

Event details

Dates: Thursday 16 and Wednesday 22 January 2025

Times: 10:00am - 11.30am (each session will run for approximately 90 minutes).

Location: Friends' Gate, Adelaide Botanic Garden (A3 on the map).
The trail will cover approximately 2km of ground.

Who: Suitable for children aged 5+ years and their adults.
All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver at all times.

Tickets: $15.00 per child and additional adults
Please note that one accompanying adult ticket can be registered at no cost per booking

Note: It is suggested that participants bring binoculars and (if possible) practice using and focusing these prior to attending the event. There will be some pairs available to borrow on the day for those who would like to use them.

About Wild Man

Presented by Wild Man (Philip), an acclaimed Eco-Educator and certified Bio-Grossologist.

Wild Man has a wildly infectious enthusiasm for nature and has been described as "a Bear Grylls on steroids."

During the last 30 years he has visited schools across Australia, inspiring 500,000+ students to love their natural world.

He has also written and photographed a nature, feature article for the international magazine 'National Geographic' in the United States.

As a Field-naturalist he has explored many of Australia's major habitats and brings the realism of that personal experience to his workshops.