Sunday 13 August 2023
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Join us on Sunday 13 August for Science in the Scrub - a FREE, family fun day out at Western Sydney Parklands!
Science in the Scrub is returning to Lizard Log for an exciting day jam-packed full of science, fun and discovery for the whole family.
Unearth your inner scientist with hands-on, family-friendly science experiments and captivating displays. Get up close with native animals, chase giant bubbles, touch the world’s biggest seed, learn bush survival skills or visit the pop-up ocean lab. Say hello to Ginger, the incredible life-sized roaming dinosaur!
Meet real life scientists including geologists, zoologists and marine biologists as you visit over 30 awe-inspiring stalls and activity stations. It’s free to attend with food trucks, picnic areas and live shows – guaranteed science fun for adults and children alike!
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Activities | Entertainment | Food
Some highlights include:
- Ask A.I. Science Show - Can an artificial intelligence algorithm write a spectacular science show?
- Amelie Ecology Bee Song Show - Explore the curious ecology of soil microorganisms, blue-banded bees.
- John’s Reptile Awareness - Snake display and show including advice for staying safe around snakes.
- Bugs About - Learn to love creepy crawlies at the live Bug Display
- Australian Wildlife Display - Meet native furry, feathered and scaly friends at the Wildlife Display.
- Australia National Maritime Museum - Science under the sea with a pop-up ocean lab.
Check out the full program here.
Lizard Log Amphitheatre
Location
Science in the Scrub – Sunday 13 August 2023
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Lizard Log Amphitheatre, Western Sydney Parklands
How to get there:
Parking at Lizard Log is limited, so we strongly recommend taking public transport to get to Science in the Scrub:
- Bus 813 from Bonnyrigg to Fairfield, alighting at Lizard Log, Western Sydney Parklands (Stop 2176312), then walk 600m to destination
For more event information, see our >>Frequently Asked Questions for more event information.
Can't get enough of National Science Week?
Join us at Science in the Swamp at Centennial Park on Sunday 20 August.
>>Learn more
This initiative is supported by Inspiring Australia as part of National Science Week.
