School Excursion Program

SCHOOL EXCURSION PROGRAM

WHAT WE OFFER
Discover the world of dinosaurs with a tour of our facility and Australia's largest dinosaur fossil collection. Learn where we find dinosaurs, how we dig up their gigantic bones and how we clean away the rock they’re entombed in.

During off-peak times, students can experience working with real dinosaur bones. They may help prepare fossils or perhaps help us piece together a 100 million year old dinosaur. Students can also help us with the important task of finding new fossils by sieving soil from a real dinosaur dig site.

Visit us in Australia's largest
fossil preparation laboratory!

ACTIVITY TIME
It's easy to lose track of time in the world of dinosaurs, so depending on the age of your students we recommend a full day with the AAOD team. We also offer half-day experiences if you have strict time limits.

PRICING

Tour Only — $14 per student
Half Day — $38 per student

Two Teachers/Guardians are free
of charge with every ten students
Prices valid from April 2012

QUEENSLAND OUTBACK EDUCATION
TOUR SUBSIDY for QUEENSLAND SCHOOLS
The Outback Education Tour Subsidy Scheme encourages Queensland schools to take Year 6 and 7 students to visit Queensland’s Outback to learn about the history and heritage of our State. The scheme provides a subsidy of up to $130 + GST per student to assist financially towards their Outback school camp. Click here for more information.

Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment

Please call
07 4657 0078
or contact us at
bookings@aaod.com.au

ENQUIRIES AND FURTHER INFORMATON
Call +61 7 4657 0078
or email: info@aaod.com.au

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (IP)
Photos, video, audio, and digital recordings may be taken and used to publicise AAOD programs. Media representatives may be present at times and if there are any concerns about this please advise the Supervisor.

Photos taken for personal use are welcome.

HOW WE MANAGE SCHOOL PROJECTS
Where scheduling permits, tours and activities are customised to suit each school group depending on student age and group size.

Customised group activities may include:

A tour of our museum and fossil preparation laboratory to learn about Australian dinosaurs and the different types of projects we undertake.
The chance to be part of the Winton Dinosaur Preparation Project and prepare real dinosaur bones, do some sieving, puzzling, etc.
A self-guided walking trail across our amazing Jump-Up mesa plateau with spectacular views across the surrounding Winton formation.

Please note larger student groups may be divided so everyone can best experience what we have to offer. We reserve the right to alter activities to suit available resources.

WHAT TO BRING

Packed snacks / Lunch
Water bottle
Sunscreen
Wide-brimmed hat
Walking shoes
Camera
Sense of fun!

FOOD
Our shop has cold drinks, snacks and ice creams.

TOILETS
We have facilities on site.

TRAVEL INFORMATION
Information on where to stay, eat, how to get here etc is all available on the Visit Us page.

Budget accommodation for larger school groups can be arranged through Winton Shire Council. For further information contact the Winton Visitor Information Centre on (07)4657 1466 or by email at vic@matildacentre.com.au.

MEDICAL AND FIRST AID
Please supply details of any preexisting medical conditions with your booking.

A first aid officer is on site at all times.

We are located about 25 km from hospital facilities in Winton.

PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE
Visiting students and teachers/guardians are covered by our Personal Accident Insurance Policy.

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