Native Animals
Our most popular and most requested wildlife experience at WildlifeXposure!
Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tails – Native Animal Incursion
Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tails is a thrilling, hands-on native animal incursion that brings the wonders of Australian wildlife directly to your school, event, or community space. Designed for audiences of all ages, this immersive program offers unforgettable close-up encounters with some of the country’s most iconic and fascinating species.
From marsupials and reptiles to birds, amphibians and more, this is your chance to meet Australia’s incredible biodiversity face-to-face—right in your classroom or venue.
For Early Learning & Primary Schools
This program is a favourite among kindergartens and primary schools, where young learners are introduced to Australia’s native creatures in a safe, engaging, and interactive way.
Children can touch, observe, and learn about animals such as gliding possums, frogs, turtles, and friendly lizards. They’ll hear the call of a laughing kookaburra and stare into the eyes of a wise barn owl, all while guided by our passionate and experienced wildlife educators.
Tailored to support sensory exploration and early science concepts, the program encourages curiosity, empathy, and foundational environmental awareness, making it perfect for early learners and junior primary classes.
Meet and interact with incredible Australian animals like:
- Gliding Possums
- Pythons (non-venomous)
- Turtles & Frogs
- Colourful Parrots
- Blue-Tongue Lizards & Shinglebacks
- Crocodiles (freshwater & saltwater)
- Barn Owls
- Kookaburras
- and many more amazing native species!
For Upper Primary & Secondary Students
Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tails is also designed to meet the learning needs of older students, with content that aligns with key curriculum areas in biology, environmental science, and sustainability education.
Each session dives deeper into Australia’s unique ecosystems and the vital role our wildlife plays in maintaining environmental balance. The program also raises awareness about threatened species, conservation challenges, and human impact on native habitats.
Topics Explored:
- Animal Life Cycles
- Habitats & Ecosystems
- Predators vs. Prey Relationships
- Threatened Species & Conservation Strategies
- Animal Behaviour, Diet & Ecological Roles
- Morphology & Adaptations for Survival
- Species Classification, Evolution & Distribution
Whether you’re enriching a science unit, celebrating Australian animals for NAIDOC or World Environment Day, or simply looking to deliver a show-stopping wildlife incursion, Jaws, Claws, Scales & Tails is a powerful way to connect students with nature in a fun, meaningful, and memorable way.
See it. Touch it. Learn from it. Australia’s native wildlife—up close and unforgettable.
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