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Serendip Sanctuary

Program Supported by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Specially designed bird hides enable you to see some of the 150 species of birds which breed at or visit Serendip Sanctuary. The 227 hectare sanctuary, an excellent example of the open grassy woodlands and wetlands of the volcanic Western Plains, is the perfect place to learn about and experience birdlife and wetlands ecology.

The dedicated education centre features a classroom and outdoor education facilties including bird hides, digital microscopes, native animal enclosures and an injured animal rehabiliation area.

For more information, click here to view the Education Program guide. Alternatively, contact an education officer.


Region: Melbourne and Surrounds


Serendip Sanctuary BBQs Cabins / Camping Curriculum Programs Education Centre Info Kit/Teachers Guide Licensed Tour Operators Ranger Guide Self guided trails Shelters Toilets Visitor Centre

Facilities available:

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Activities available:
Refer to the Education Program Guide below



The following resources are relevant to this park:

Activity sheets
Wetlands - Curriculum unit
Curriculum units
Introduced/Pest species - Curriculum Unit
Native plants and animals - Curriculum unit
Education Centre Activities
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Caught in the Web L4
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - The Changing Plains L4
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - A Wild Place L3
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - All the Better for Seeing You With L2
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Connected Communities L3
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Going Going Gone L5
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - I Spy With My Little Eye L1
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Mini-Beast Munchers L 1-3
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Nothing but Stinking Swamps L3
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Ponding L1-6
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - The Evolving Plains L5
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - The Living World L2
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - The Spark of Life L6
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Upsetting the Applecart L6
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Wetlands L6
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - What on Earth is That L6
Serendip Sanctuary Activity - Wonderful Water L3
Education Centre Information
Serendip Sanctuary Education Program Guide
Serendip Sanctuary Education Program Matrix
Education Program E-Brochure - Parks Victoria
On-site activities
Serendip Sanctuary Education Program Guide
Wetlands - Curriculum unit
Teacher resources
Wetlands - Curriculum unit
Introduced/Pest species - Curriculum Unit
Native plants and animals - Curriculum unit
Websites
Education Program E-Brochure - Parks Victoria
Parks Victoria Homepage
Ranger Roo Website


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