Nature Stations
Bring Nature to Life with Interactive Installations
Critters Up Close offers an immersive nature station experience designed for schools, libraries, environmental centres and long-term educational activations. These mobile micro-habitats bring live animals and ecosystems to your location for one to four weeks or more, creating an opportunity for self-directed learning and regular engagement. The displays are visually captivating and low maintenance, making them ideal for public venues, school foyers, or community hubs. With rotating species and weekly updates, our nature station setups keep curiosity alive and encourage repeated visits from children, families and learners of all ages.
What’s Included in the Nature Station
Each nature station comes with a fully enclosed live animal display that may include freshwater or marine tanks, invertebrates like stick insects or spiders, hermit crabs or reptiles, depending on the theme. We rotate animals weekly to maintain engagement and provide variety. Our team handles all setup, breakdown, feeding and maintenance.
Clear signage and care guides are included, along with optional educational materials and activity sheets that align with curriculum topics. You can also book a discounted interactive talk on setup or collection day, offering a guided learning session for schools or the public.
A Perfect Fit for Public Spaces and Education
Our nature station installations are designed to be as flexible as they are educational. For libraries, they increase foot traffic and provide a quiet, ongoing learning opportunity that blends science, art and literacy. For environmental centres, they serve as a consistent feature that enhances programming and visitor engagement.
Educators appreciate the curriculum-linked resources, while families enjoy the ease of observing wildlife in a safe, accessible setting. Whether used to support themed events like Science Week or simply to promote connection with nature, a nature station from Critters Up Close is a compelling and valuable addition to any community space.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long can we keep the nature station on display?
The standard booking is for one to four weeks, but longer arrangements can be discussed based on availability and needs.
- Do you provide care instructions?Yes. Each nature station includes clear care and maintenance guidelines, and our team handles weekly servicing and feeding.
- Can we choose the type of animals?We offer display themes such as marine, freshwater, invertebrates, and we can tailor the setup based on your space and goals.
- Is the display safe for children?Absolutely. All animals are securely housed in tamper-resistant enclosures, and there is no direct handling unless a live session is booked.
- Do you offer an educational session as part of the booking?Yes. You can book a discounted interactive talk on the day of setup or collection, ideal for schools or public demonstrations.
- Do you travel outside metropolitan Perth?Yes. We provide nature station setups across regional Western Australia, with travel costs based on distance.
Contact Us
Critters Up Close
admin@crittersupclose.com.au
0407 000 012