Dinosaur Sighting at Hunter Valley Gardens

Dinosaur Sighting at Hunter Valley Gardens

There have been several reported dinosaur sightings around Hunter Valley Gardens over the past few days. Residents of the area are excited to report that they are expecting a longer visit from their prehistoric reptile friends over the April school holidays.

From Monday 11th to Thursday 21st of April, families and budding palaeontologists are invited to take a journey through prehistoric Australia.

Earth Australian Dinosaur Petting Zoo (11am & 2pm Daily. No 2pm Show on Thursday 21st April and No Shows on Monday 18th April)
The most exciting attraction of the day is the Erth Australia Dinosaur Petting Zoo. Children will be able to help feed, water and care for the prehistoric marvels with simple lessons in animal husbandry. Hunter Valley Gardens also guarantees that all the dinosaurs at the petting zoo are herbivores so children will not be any danger

Dinosaur Craft (10am to 2pm)
Children can paint and colour in Dinosaur pictures or make their own Dinosaur foot print, as a memory of the day. They can take home their own special dinosaur craft to remind them of their prehistoric day.

Treasure Hunt
Upon entry, children will be issued with a treasure hunt questionnaire. Throughout the day they can fill it out at their own pace, learning lots of interesting trivia details as they explore the many themed spaces at Hunter Valley Gardens. Once completed, the questionnaire can be exchanged for a very special prize.

Hunter Valley Gardens Train ($5 Children, $7 Adults) & Story Book Jumping Castle (10am to2pm)
Hop aboard the Hunter Valley Gardens Express! Families can be taken on an incredible train tour around the Gardens. Or if the kiddies are still beaming with energy, let them jump around on the Storybook Garden Jumping Castle.

So don't miss out on meeting the Hunter Valley's Gardens newest inhabitants this April School Holidays!

Entry to the Gardens is $23.50 per adult and children 16 and older, $12 for children between 4 - 15 years of age, with children 3 years and under admitted free. For further information please call 02 4998 4000 or visitwww.hvg.com.au