Marine Discovery Presentation + Session Times
All our guests in the park are welcome to join us in the following presentations and encounters to learn about all the different species of animals we have here at DMCP as well as the threats their wild counterparts experience out in the wild and how we can all work together to protect them and their environment.
The following encounters and presentations are part of your admission fee with no extra cost. The photographs are at extra cost but you are not obliged to purchase any photos. If you wish to purchase the photos they will be available after the interactions at the photo counter as well as online and the proceeds help DMCP with the conservation and rehabilitation efforts.
Please listen out for announcements around the park as we have many training sessions and fun animal play sessions happening around the park in between the presentations.
Creekside café opens at 7:30am daily
Park gates open at 9am and close at 3pm every day of the year.
**Please note that session times & animal encounters may vary. Please see our friendly staff on arrival & they will notify you if there are any changes to the daily schedule to avoid disappointment**
**PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE**
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Session Start Time valid until 31st March |
Session Start Times from April 1st |
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Mini PresentationJoin us at Discovery Stadium for a mini presentation where we introduce one of our seals and dolphins. Learn all about our conservation programs and learn what you can do to help out. At the end of the presentation get up close and personal with one of our dolphins as the dolphin glides past for a belly rub. After the presentation you will have an opportunity to engage with the trainers if you have any questions about our rescue and rehabilitation efforts, our animals or our training program. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE**
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9:30am |
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Penguin FeedingAt DMCP we have the smallest species of penguins called the Little Blue penguins. These little guys are very cheeky and love fish! Join us at Penguin Beach and help us feed our penguins and learn what you we can do to help native wildlife. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE**
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10:30am |
9:30am |
Turtle Talk**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE**
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9:50am |
Dolphin KissesWe have many up close and personal encounters available throughout the day. One of the most up close encounters we would like to invite everyone in the park to join in on is receiving a kiss on a cheek from one of our beautiful dolphins. This encounter takes place at Discovery Stadium where our professional photographer is there to capture that special moment in case you wish to take that memory home with you. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE** |
11:30am |
10:20am |
Marine Discovery PresentationPlease join us at Discovery Stadium for our seal and dolphin presentation where you get to learn about the animals and the care that they receive. Our animals will show off their natural behaviours as well as some other fun behaviours they have learned from their trainers. We hope that our animals and trainers will inspire as many people as possible to do as much as they can to reduce pollution that harms the marine environment. All guests will be welcomed to the poolside after the presentation to give the dolphins a belly rub. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE** |
12:30pm |
11:00am & 1:40pm |
Seal HugsOur cheeky seals love cuddles and pats and we would like to share that experience with all of our guests in the park. Please join us at Seal Garden where our professional photographer will be ready to capture the magical moment of you cuddling a seal. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE** |
1:30pm |
1:00pm |
Fish Feeding & Mini PresentationSolitary Reefs feeding interaction is a great opportunity for little and big kids to have some fun getting splashed whilst feeding some fish. Our trainers will tell you all about or turtle rehabilitation program as well as the beautiful Solitary Island Marine Park of the Coffs Coast. After the Solitary Reef feeding you may make your way back to Discovery Stadium for another Mini Presentation in case you missed the morning session or if you just want to spend a bit more time with the dolphins giving them pats on the belly at the end of the presentation. **PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARK WILL BE CLOSED ON SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2019 DUE TO SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE** |
2:30pm |
12:30pm |
Face PaintingAdd some colour and smiles to you & the family this School Holidays! Extra cost is involved. Selected days only. Next dates available are Easter NSW School Holidays. |
Times vary |
