Nixon’s Animal Adventures

A fun, family-friendly animal trail with activities, fun facts, and a chance to win prizes — and it’s FREE!

Explore the animals (and learn some wild facts)

Proudly Supported by Beyond Bank

Join Nixon’s Animal Adventures to explore the animal exhibits and learn a few crazy facts along the way. It’s a great way for families to get up close to animals they wouldn’t normally experience.

Best of all its FREE!

Pick up the Nixon's Animal Adventures Activity Sheet from the Gawler Show Information Booth located opposite the Main Gate to participate.

How to join (free activity)

Pick up your activity sheet from the Gawler Show Information Booth located opposite the Main Gate to participate.
Follow the trail through the animal exhibits and complete the activities.
Hand it in to go into the prize draw (details below).

FREE

Family activity

Animals

Up close

Prize draw

Enter to win

Children’s University activity

Nixon’s Animal Adventures is a validated Children’s University activity. Complete the trail and you’ll receive a 2-hour stamp in your passport.

Stamp details

Bring your Children’s University passport with you and ask the team at the Beyond Bank Marquee for your stamp after completing the activity.

Prizes to be won

Complete the activity sheet and you’ll go into the draw to win one of these great prizes:

Beyond Bank Community Reward Account (with $100 opening balance)*
Family pass to next year’s Gawler Show (value $60)*

* Prizes drawn both days.

Questions?

Nixon’s Animal Adventures FAQ

Quick answers before you begin.

How much does it cost?

It’s completely FREE — just pick up the activity sheet and join in.

Where do I get the activity sheet?

Pick it up from the Gawler Show Information Booth located opposite the Main Gate .

Is this part of Children’s University?

Yes — it’s a validated Children’s University activity and you’ll receive a 2-hour stamp in your passport once completed.

How do I enter the prize draw?

Complete the activity sheet and follow the instructions at the Gawler Show Information Booth to submit your entry.