Taking your child to a botanic garden over the summer holidays is a magical 'must do'!
With awesome activities on offer from 12 December, there is plenty of time to make memories with your little ones.
Parents are encouraged to book early – spots will sell out!
Botanical Treasure Hunt Kit
SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER - TUESDAY 26 JANUARY 2021
Purchase your self-guided kit online, collect it from the garden, then embark on a treasure hunt at your own pace.
Children and parents work together to follow a map around Adelaide Botanic Garden, learn about different trees from all over the world, and unravel clues to solve the Plant Hunter’s secret message.
Adelaide Botanic Garden | 60-90 min | $10.00 per kit | 6-13 years
(Limited kits available and only suitable for this School Holiday period as it is changed each time. Once purchased please collect your kits from the Goodman Building on Hackney Road, 9:00am - 4:30pm , Monday to Friday except public holidays).
Aboriginal Plant Use
TUESDAY 12 & THURSDAY 14 JANUARY: 10.30AM
Join Indigenous storyteller, educator and guide, Trent, on a fascinating walk through the Australian Forest.
Explore the traditional uses of plants by Aboriginal people, and how communities were influenced by natural seasonal changes.
60 min | $10.00 | All ages
Adelaide Botanic Garden: Meet inside the Friends' Gate off Plane Tree Drive.
Nature Education Centre
TUESDAY 12 JANUARY: 1.30PM & TUESDAY 19 JANUARY: 10.30AM
Meet a range of wildlife, including snakes, lizards, insects, frogs, possums and a bettong.
Learn about the biology and habitat of some of our native animals, how to hold and care for them, and what you can do to help make sure their environment is safe from harm.
60 min l $15.00 l 5-13 years
Adelaide Botanic Garden: Held in the Lecture Theatre of the Goodman Building, enter via the side door on the northern side of building off Hackney Road.
Garden Critters
THURSDAY 14 JANUARY: 1.30PM & THURSDAY 21 JANUARY: 1.30PM
Children and caregivers work together to create cute critters to take home using curious botanical bits. Combine leaves, sticks and googly eyes to bring your imagined creature to life! Due to use of hot glue guns during workshop, parents/carers must work with their children at all times. Not suitable for children under 6 years.
60 min l $15.00 l 6-13 years
Adelaide Botanic Garden: Held in the Lecture Theatre of the Goodman Building, enter via the side door on the northern side of building off Hackney Road.
Fairy & Goblin Gardens
WEDNESDAY 20 JANUARY: 10.30AM & 1.00PM
Create your own fairy or goblin garden to take home. Make a unique miniature garden including living plants, houses, a path and magical ornaments.
90 min l $30.00 l 6-13 years
Adelaide Botanic Garden: Held on Plane Tree Lawn off Plane Tree Drive. (D8 on map in brochure).
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The school holiday program is suitable for 5-13 year olds but parents will enjoy the activities too!
Please note that all children must be accompanied by a parent/caregivers at all times.
Tickets are only required for children - parent/caregiver attends FREE.
We look forward to welcoming families to our January school holiday program.
The safety and wellbeing of our visitors, volunteers and staff remains our highest priority. As a result, we are implementing a number of measures so we are able to offer a safe, welcoming and fun experience for all that attend and ensure we meet COVID-19 regulations. These include:
- Total group numbers will be capped for each activity including registered children and attending caregivers.
- Only one caregiver is able to attend per booking. Unfortunately, other siblings or caregivers will not be able to attend.
- The attending caregiver must remain with the registered child/children for the entire activity.
- Physical distancing of 1.5 metres between people.
- Practicing good hygiene before, during and after sessions.
- Do Not Attend if anyone in your group is feeling unwell.
Please note, that in the event that one of our Botanic Garden’s staff member is feeling unwell on the day of your visit, the staff member will be required to stay home. This is to ensure that no children or adults are placed at risk. If this occurs, we will work with you to provide an alternative to your booked session.
If you have any questions please call us on 8222 9311.
Head to the Adelaide Botanic Garden Visitor Information page to find Garden map, parking info and more.
