The University of Tasmania is providing short courses to support a more confident and resilient community, and help Tasmanians face the challenges of COVID-19. Four modules can be chosen, which can include family history, healthy eating, mindfulness, financial planning and the environment.
While closed to the public, the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) is taking people on virtual tours of the museum. View in live time on Facebook or watch later on Facebook and YouTube.
Inala’s Jurassic Garden gives an insight into the heady times when Australia was part of the supercontinent Gondwana 185 million years ago. While people can't visit Inala during COVID-19, they can continue to learn about the garden, its ancient plants, and its wildlife through short videos on Facebook and YouTube.
The Tasmanian Herbarium is responsible for the development, maintenance and management of Tasmanian botanical collections, with the most comprehensive record of the Tasmanian flora in the world. Visits by small groups of up to ten people can be arranged by appointment.
Zoodoo offers visitors the opportunity to get up close to animals for a hands-on experience, including hand-feeding animals, petting reptiles and walking through the large bird aviary. An indoor education centre provides information about the animals in the zoo.
Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is Tasmania's largest Wildlife Rescue Service, aiming to get animals, including wombats, devils, quolls, native birds, lizards and snakes, back into the wild. The Sanctuary also has resident koalas and emus. Public, feeding and night tours are available, as well as small group personal encounters with animals.
