Education
Inspiring environmental leaders
Phillip Island Nature Parks and the Education Team look forward to welcoming back school excursions and self-guided school group visits in the not too distant future. We are very much looking forward to seeing you and your students reconnecting with nature across the amazing coastal, marine, bushland and wetland habitats of Phillip Island. In the meantime, we are delighted to offer a limited number of free of charge digital learning programs. These programs are designed to meet curriculum outcomes and are available for learners of all ages and abilities. See below for more information.
Discover the unique wildlife and habitats of Phillip Island with our range of hands-on education programs for all ages
Digital Programs
Can't make it to Phillip Island? To support our teachers and students operating through distance education we have built a suite of flexible digital programs.
School Programs
Discover Phillip Island’s natural wonders with our experienced and passionate education team. Programs for primary, secondary, VCE, tertiary, and international students.
Student Hub
Passionate about wildlife? Want to know why penguins waddle? Dive in for our cool kids activities and fun animal facts!
Teacher Hub
Everything our teachers need! Teaching resources, documentation for excursions, classroom activities planning information and more.
Holiday Programs
Check out the great activities on offer this school holidays at Phillip Island Nature Parks.
Our Team
Meet our passionate and talented education team. Find out how they began their careers and why they love being education rangers at Phillip Island Nature Parks.
The Phillip Island Penguin Parade is one of Australia's most popular wildlife attractions - perfect for a family holiday or getting back to nature.
Experience wild koalas in their natural habitat and stroll through Aussie bushland at our environmentally sustainable Centre dedicated to koala conservation.
Step back in time... meet the farm animals, relax in the cafe, enjoy the water views, stroll amongst heritage buildings and lovely gardens.
Located only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade and overlooking the wild water of Bass Strait, the FREE Nobbies Centre showcases Australian fur seals and the unique marine life in our Southern Oceans.