Pony Parties in Sydney For A Special Birthday Celebration
Many children adore ponies and horses, so a Sydney pony party makes an excellent choice for a special birthday treat. Here’s the story of how one Sydney family choose which…
Sydney Zoos and Wildlife Parks
Leech Bites – More Gross Sydney Animals Sucking My Blood
Look I’m an animal lover, but some species can really stretch a friendship! We have leeches in our garden when it’s wet and they seem to love me a lot…
The Brand New Sydney Zoo in Western Sydney!!
Sydney Zoo is a new world-class zoo in Western Sydney. It is home to a wide range of exotic and native animals and has very modern free range exhibits For…
Auburn Botanic Gardens: Japanese Gardens, Playground, Walks + Animals
Sydney is full of beautiful surprises, and Auburn Botanic Gardens is one of those. It has one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in Sydney, a fauna reserve, a playground, maze, picnic…
A Family Day Trip To Symbio Wildlife Park
Please welcome today writer Kim Cotton who runs the gorgeous French Heart Store from her Spirited Mama blog. Kim’s family has visited Symbio Wildlife Park over many years and you’ll…
Pony Rides for Preschoolers in Sydney
Have your children been asking if you could find them some pony rides in Sydney? There are many places where you can find pony rides for kids. In many ways…
Sea Lice Bites: How To Treat and How To Avoid
If you are wondering: ‘What do sea lice bites look like?’ then the photo above shows you! Good morning, have you been for a swim in the…
Sydney’s Best Animal Parks- Wild Life Sydney, Darling Harbour
Whilst you’d hate to think that visitors to Sydney would miss Taronga Zoo and just visit Sydney Wildlife World instead…. it’s not a bad little animal spot in the city,…
Sydney Aquarium, Darling Harbour – Sydney’s Best Animal Encounters
Why do we love Sydney Aquarium so much? Is it because my children have always had a really thrilling time there? Is it because I did a lot of scuba…
Australian Reptile Park: Visit With The Family
My boys love all things creepy, crawly, scaly and slimy. Where are all these things in one awesome space? The Australian Reptile Park! We decided it was definitely time…
Calmsley Hill City Farm in Western Sydney
If you are thinking about visiting a farm, Calmsley Hill City Farm is the perfect package to have a great day out without leaving the city. Calmsley Hill City…
New Zoo Friends Membership: Kids Go Free
Did you know that Taronga Zoo annual passes are now free for kids? For each annual adult pass purchased, two named children are free! Buy online and one adult plus two…
Watching Whales Around Sydney
Whale watching season is upon us. Myself and the kids saw some whales heading north in July when we were in Jervis Bay. We hope we will see some…
Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park – Sydney’s Best Animal Parks (updated)
Fancy meeting a bilby? Coming nose to nose with a tawny frogmouth? Saying hello to a koala and a kangaroo? How about a little escape from Sydney and a visit to…
How To Treat Bluebottle Stings – Sydney’s Most Annoying Sea Creatures!
Yes, these stings were as painful as they look. Ouchy ouch! Bluebottles are commonly found on Sydney beaches, and indeed, around all of Australia. The official name for these marine…
Seahorses in Sydney – The Aquarium Exhibit + Interview With Seahorse Expert
I have been mad on seahorses since I was just a young scuba diver. Many moons ago, I was diving along the shark nets at Parsley Bay and came across…
Horse Riding in Sydney – Riding Lessons For Beginners
Sydney is a terrific city for horse riding. There are stables in the heart of the city at Centennial Park, plus several on the bushy outskirts of the city. Then there’s the…
Taronga Park Zoo in Sydney, Australia – Visiting with Young Children
A must see! Whether you’re a visitor to Sydney or you’ve lived here all your life, a visit to the Zoo is always a good day out. The kids…