Education Activities and Excursions

At the Dolphin Discovery Centre (DDC) we provide curriculum-focused educational activities and field based learning in marine and environmental studies.

Located 2 hours south of Perth on the foreshore of Koombana Bay in Bunbury, DDC is surrounded by a diverse range of marine and coastal habitats including the Indian Ocean, Koombana Bay, the Leschenault Estuary, the Leschenault Inlet and the mangroves. Each habitat represents a unique natural resource and offers an ideal opportunity for learning. In consultation with the WA Department of Education and Training, DDC has created an educational science-based program for 2007/2008. The program activities include:

1. Dolphins and their Environment (DDC, Theatre and Beach)
   • Key Learning Area: Science, Society and Environment
   • Other Learning Areas: Mathematics, The Arts.
   • Duration: 60 - 90 minutes
2. What’s in the Mud (Mangrove Forest Excursion)
   • Key Learning Area:  Science, Society and Environment
   • Other Learning Areas: Mathematics, The Arts.
   • Duration: 90 minutes
3. Everything Marine (DDC and the Mangrove Forest Combined)
   • Duration: 120 minutes
4. Boats, Biology and the Bay (Bunbury Dolphin Tours Boat Cruise)

• Key Learning Area:  Environmental Science, Mathematics
• Duration: 60 - 90 minutes (weather dependant)

An education booklet is available and has a comprehensive range of educational activities and excursions available from Early Childhood to Year 9.

The Education Program is proudly sponsored by ARL - Analytical Reference Laboratory.

Education Booklet 2009 (1573 KB)

Education Tours Booking Sheet (28 KB)

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