Bring the pastto life.

Science, storytelling and hands-on discovery for curious primary-school minds. Welcome to Jurassic Academy.

Plan your school visit
Children brush and study a dinosaur fossil with Banjo beside them.

Jurassic Academy, at a glance.

Made for
Primary schools
The experience
Presentation and hands-on discovery
Indicative draft price
$1,250 including GST
Example only · travel quoted separately
  • Banjo and hatchlings
  • Real fossils and replica specimens
  • Little Explorers Fossil Quest
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They don’t just watch. They become explorers.

Students become Junior Rangers as they investigate fossils, meet dinosaurs and ask how we uncover clues from millions of years ago. Jurassic Academy brings a sense of adventure to classroom learning.

Visitors investigate a tabletop dinosaur and fossil display.
Visitors investigate a tabletop dinosaur and fossil display.

Learning through doing

An interactive presentation leads into encounters, fossil discovery and a question-and-answer session. Children can connect with the prehistoric world through different kinds of participation.

  • Meet Banjo the T-Rex and our baby dinosaurs
  • Touch real fossils and replica specimens
  • Investigate clues in the Little Explorers Fossil Quest
  • Ask questions and share discoveries

Connections beyond dinosaurs

The program offers connections to science, history, geography, STEM, the arts, and personal and social capability. Tell us your year levels and learning focus so we can discuss the most useful visit for your students.

A visitor looks closely at dinosaur models and specimens on a discovery table.
A visitor looks closely at dinosaur models and specimens on a discovery table.

A visit that fits your school

We’ll discuss your timetable, available space, supervision and group arrangements. Let us know about different learning styles or access needs during planning.

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A school day with a prehistoric twist.

Jurassic Academy

Primary schools

Science, storytelling and fossil discovery come together as students become Junior Rangers.

Ask about Jurassic Academy
  • Interactive dinosaur education presentation
  • Meet Banjo the T-Rex and our hatchlings
  • Touch real fossils and replica specimens
  • Little Explorers Fossil Quest
  • Questions and answers
  • Inclusive activities for different learning styles

A few things you might be wondering

What ages is the school program for?

Jurassic Academy is designed for primary schools. Jurassic Kindy offers a separate early-learning experience for ages 3–5.

Can you visit indoors?

The original program can operate indoors or outdoors depending on space and weather. We’ll confirm the arrangements for your school before the visit.

Let’s make a roarsome memory.

Tell us about your school, centre or community. We’ll help you find an adventure that fits.

Enquire about this programme

A friendly enquiry first. Your quote, programme and availability are confirmed together.