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Merlin Entertainments’ Australian attractions are keeping you entertained all week long with an amazing schedule of live streams available to watch for free on Facebook!

Tuesday 5 May: 

  • Venture into SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast at 10:00am to kick off the aquarium’s own Shark Week! Join the Animal Care Team as they feed a variety of magnificent sharks in the breathtaking Ocean Tunnel. Check back throughout the week for more fascinating facts about sharks. Facebook.com/sealifesunshinecoast
  • Join Master Model Builder Kieran at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at 11:00am to learn how to build your own mini LEGO food combo consisting of a burger, fries and drink! Facebook.com/LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentreMelbourne
  • Meet Aquarist Pat at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium at 2:00pm as he talks all things jelly! Jellyfish are one of the world’s most successful organisms, silently swimming in our oceans for over 500 million years. Facebook.com/sydneyaquarium
  • Visit the Keepers at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at 2:30pm as they feed their largest resident, Rocky, the Saltwater crocodile, his lunch! They’ll also be sharing some awesome crocodile facts and explaining why these apex predators are so important! Facebook.com/wildlifesydney

Wednesday 6 May:

  • Gain VIP access to Madame Tussauds Sydney at 9:00am with their new Virtual Reality tour as they celebrate Sporting Legends week! Join their elite team including Cathy Freeman, Tim Cahill, Ian Thorpe and more as you get up close and hit a six with your favourite athletes. www.madametussauds.com.au/sydney/en/feel-the-fame-at-home
  • Meet Ticker the Maintenance Supervisor at Otway Fly Treetop Adventures at 10:00am. Using his high rope skills, Tikka will do maintenance work on the Treetop Walk 25 metres up in the air. Facebook.com/otwayflytreetopadventures/
  • Dive deep into the trench of the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium at 4:00pm! Meet amazing aquatic creatures while enjoying a bit of afternoon medit-ocean. Facebook.com/melbourneaquarium

Thursday 7 May:              

  • Ever seen a snake eat? Tune in to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at 2:30pm to watch one of their spectacular Diamond pythons, Edward, being fed his lunch! Learn all about this incredible species and be sure to ask questions in the comments. Sssssee you there! Facebook.com/wildlifesydney

Friday 8 May:

  • Start your morning off with storytime at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at 10:30am! Listen along as Keeper Justine reads “How to train your Crocodile” by Kirsty Esson. Featuring their very own Rocky, the Saltwater crocodile, and his Keepers, follow the story of his training journey. Facebook.com/wildlifesydney
  • Don’t miss this guided tour of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium at 1:00pm, created especially for school children! Join Education Manager Olivia as she guides you through the aquarium. From habitats to adaptations Olivia can answer all the kids’ questions. Facebook.com/melbourneaquarium

Sunday 10 May:

  • Feast on a live workshop with Model Master Builder Kieran at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre at 11:00am. Learn how to make LEGO versions of sushi. Facebook.com/LEGOLANDDiscoveryCentreMelbourne
  • Celebrate Mother’s Day at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium at 1:00pm by learning all about cuttlefish. These beautiful sea creatures are incredible mothers who take excellent care of their eggs. Facebook.com/melbourneaquarium

Merlin Entertainments has also recently launched the FREE educational resource portal Merlin’s Education Toolbox. Inspired by the attractions, the online hub aims to provide much-needed assistance to teachers and parents facilitating home-schooling lessons and features a variety of worksheets, activities and videos.