Quokka Birthday Party

Quokka Birthday Party

Don’t miss the celebration of the year! The event is the highlight of the Quokka Birthday festivities, and everyone is invited to join us in welcoming the newest generation of Quokka joeys as they leave the pouch for the first time.

There will be loads of entertainment including a DJ, party games, arts and crafts, plus a very special rendition of ‘Happy Birthday’ in honour of our furry little friends (of course!).

There are also great Quokka Birthday special offers from the island business community and lots of other activities on throughout September.

Event is free to attend, but registration is required.

www.rottnestisland.com/quokkabirthday

Party Central, Main Stage

Quokka Questions with Rottnest Rangers
Party Central, Main Stage, 11.15am – 11.45am
Learn what a ‘Day in the Life’ of a Rottnest Island Ranger looks like, including how they take care of the Island’s unique flora and fauna. Our Rangers will also be roving the party area throughout the day, ready to answer your questions about Quokkas and more.

West Oz Wildlife
Main Stage, 1pm to 1:45pm
West Oz Wildlife are so passionate about wildlife education and conservation. Come and hear them speak about all things Quokkas!

Sing Happy Birthday to the Quokkas
Main Stage, 2pm
It wouldn’t be a birthday party without a group singalong to wish our little friends many happy returns for the year ahead.

Party Central, Thomson Bay Lawn

Meet Happy the Quokka
10am to 3pm
Happy the Quokka has already sent in his RSVP and is so excited to meet you all. Will you be joining him to celebrate this special event?

DJ Music and Party Games
10am to 3pm
It’s not a party without some games and dancing tunes! And we’ve got quite the line-up of fun in store for you, including loads of chances to win prizes.

Sign the Quokka Birthday Card
10am to 3pm
Your presence is enough of a present for our friends the Quokkas! But if you’d like to leave a little message or a warm wish, you can do so on our giant birthday card.

Quokka Shop
10am to 3pm
Head to the pop-up Quokka Shop at the Rottnest Foundation marquee to pick up some limited edition quokka-themed items, from eye masks and playing cards to plush toys and lots more.

Quokka Hop Walking Tours
10am to 2pm (every hour)
Take a guided walk around the Rottnest Island Settlement to learn about the life of the Quokkas.

Ochre Painting
Arts & Craft Tent, 12noon to 2pm
Join Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours and Experiences to learn how to paint with traditional, natural ochres, and their special significance to the Noongar people.

Quokka Birthday Party Activities Nearby

Sandcastle Building & Workshops
Thomson Bay Beach, 10am to 3pm
Professional sand sculptor and artist, Jenny the Sandcastle Girl and her team will create a special Quokka Birthday party castle and help kids to create their very own sand sculpture.

Kingdom of the Quokka
Picture Hall, 10am, 12pm and 2pm
Settle in at the Picture Hall to watch Rottnest Island Kingdom of the Quokka. The documentary reveals the secret life of Quokkas, along with the incredible story of the lifecycles of the other wildlife on the Island.

Storytelling Time
Joey’s Nook, 10:30am and 2:45pm
How did Quokkas get to Rottnest? For sure they didn’t swim, but Storyteller Glenn Swift thinks he knows another way they came. Glenn’s stories are suitable for all ages, and you can get up and help act them out if you like!