Ferry Transfers Only + Penguin Island's Toddler Fest

Penguin Island Toddler Fest is a FREE event hosted by Perth Wildlife Encounters and Safety Bay Library.

Where: Penguin Island grass area

Date: 9th May 2023 (Sold out) & 23rd May 23

Time: 9.30am & 10am Ferry departure with activities from 10am

Come join in the ocean inspired fun at Penguin Island's Toddler Fest. Enjoy ocean inspired activities, nature play, crafts, Sea Sensory Tubs and more. Inspire time out in nature amongst this stunning A class Nature reserve and stretch those little imaginations with all things wild!

Activities for Penguin Islands Toddler Fest are suited to 0 - 5 year olds. 

Please note this is a self-guided event where parents and caregivers are responsible for their own child/ren and are in their care at all times. 

Highlights 

• Safety Bay Library interactive book reading
• Ocean inspired activities
• Nature play 
• Crafts
• Sensory tubs 
  
• After the Toddler Fest event (10am - 12pm) feel free to enjoy Penguin Island at your Leisure and potentially watch our 12.30pm Penguin Feeding with a $10 fee (can be paid for on the island). 
• Exploring the nature trails & boardwalks taking in spectacular views of the marine park
• Having a picnic under the trees overlooking a safe swimming beach ideal for young children (Please pack a lunch or allow time to collect food from Pengos Cafe prior to departure as there are no facilities on the island to purchase food). 
• Seeing nesting pelicans & other sea birds up close especially September & October when the chicks are hatching
• Using the binoculars at the look outs to spot dolphins & whales (September to December)

Includes

• Free Toddler Fest activities  
• Ferry transfers
• Free time to enjoy Penguin Island at your leisure
  
  

Costs 

Adults $23.00, Concession (seniors & students) $21.00, Children (Over 4 yrs - 12 yrs) $19.00, Toddlers (3 Years & Under) $0.00

Families (2 adults/ conc & 2 children) $74.50

Departure Times & Bookings

Ferries depart Shoalwater hourly from 9.00am to 3pm. Please note you must be on the 9.30am or 10am ferry for the Penguin Island Toddler Fest that will start at 10am. Please Check in at the Visitor Centre 30 minutes prior to departure to collect your ticket. 

Return ferries depart Penguin Island at 10 minutes past the hour, every hour from 10.10am to 3.10pm with the final ferry departing at 4pm sharp. Return ferries don't need to be booked in advance, simply wait at the jetty on the day for the next available departure.

There are no shops on the island so please bring a packed lunch with you for you and your toddler to enjoy.

Book your tickets online now by selecting your desired date on the booking form and then press the drop down arrow under 'Choose a Time'. 

Online bookings close 1 hour before departure, if you have not made a booking and wish to join today's departure please contact reservations on 08 9591 1333 as there may still be seats available. Alternatively tickets can be purchased over the counter. 

If you have a group of 10 or more and would like a customized itinerary, please use our Groups Enquiry Form and our friendly reservations team will respond with a proposed itinerary and quote within 48 hours.