Community Events
Cleland provides a variety of annual and special events for families throughout the year. Keep an eye on this page for event updates and information.
March
Park of the Month
To celebrate being part of Park of the Month, we are holding a few special activities for both kids, families and the community at Cleland Wildlife Park.
Public Night Walk
When: Friday 15 March 2024
Self-guided discovery trail
Come to Cleland Wildlife Park and reconnect with nature using our self-guided trail 'embark on a park' to explore and discover the mystery of our native flora and fauna.
When: Available for the month of March
(1st- 31stMarch)
View the 'Embark on a park' trail
Playgroup in the Bush
Join Playgroup SA and Cleland Wildlife Park for their annual playgroup day. Come along and experience range of fun, nature-based activities, including water play, nature creations, loose parts play, music, story time on the lawn, and much more.
When: Wednesday 20 March 2024
Art in the Park
Learn how to paint our native wildlife in Cleland Wildlife Park. Join Adelaide Hills based illustrator Zinia King, a passionate artist who creates whimsical illustrations to inspire creativity and curiosity around the natural world. In this workshop, participants will be looking very closely at the animals at Cleland Wildlife Park and then illustrate them in a whimsical way. Techniques will include the use of fine liner pens and loose watercolour washes to highlight the vibrancy of the animals. This is a beginner-friendly guided activity.
When: 28 March 2024
Time: 10am-12pm
August
Mud & Play Day
Join Playgroup SA at Cleland Wildlife Park for their annual Mud & Play event for a range of fun nature-based activities and outdoor adventures.
So much FUN for the whole family!
When: Friday the 9th of August 2024
September/October
Nature Festival 2024
“Can You See Me?” (Kids Guided Tour)
Have you been to Cleland Wildlife Park before? I bet you haven’t seen all it has to offer.
Join in on this fun, interactive journey through the park, and discover things you never knew were there!
Come and see our amazing wildlife from a different perspective, opening your eyes to the hidden gems our natural world has to offer.
For kids age: 2-8 years of age (and their parents)
When: Wednesday 9th October, 2024
Night Walk for Junior Conservation Club
For kids ages 8-14 years and their adults
When: Saturday 12th October, 2024