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Cool Companions is the education branch of Dreamtime Wildlife Sanctuary. We’re a private wildlife sanctuary located west of Brisbane, housing over 1000 animals and more than 300 species.

We deliver a range of education and exciting presentations to schools and community groups throughout south-east Queensland.

We conduct wildlife-based training courses on topics such as reptile husbandry and venomous snake identification.

We help you have the coolest birthday party in town!

One of Australia's best known sculptors, Daphne Mayo, is believed to have created the Booval WWI memorial while apprenticed to Ipswich monumental mason Frank Williams. The memorial, a slightly smaller than life-sized soldier standing on a plinth, was unveiled on 15 February 1919 by Governor Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams. The marble and granite memorial honours the 221 local men who served during WWI. A committee representing the Ipswich suburbs of Booval, Silkstone, Newtown and Raceview had raised £499 through entertainment and public subscriptions during the previous year. A voluntary 'working bee' had prepared the foundations. War had delayed Daphne Mayo from taking up a travelling scholarship and she bided her time learning the art of carving with Williams. The Booval statue is attributed to her because of timing and the strong resemblance it bears to a model she made. Its style echoes Williams'. Mayo's work includes the Brisbane City Hall tympanum and the Queensland Women's War Memorial in Brisbane's ANZAC Square. Plaques honouring 16 local men who died in WWII as well as tributes to later conflicts have since been added.

Our multicultural Didgeridoo and Cultural center is located 20 minutes from Brisbane and 15 minutes from Ipswich.  We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of Ipswich; the Yagara Language Group: Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul. Check out our wide selection of Cultural and Didgeridoo activities on our website or come in for a yarn and a coffee. Make your own Didgeridoo or join one of our jams - camps - art workshops - concerts or gatherings. We make deadly in house hand crafted quality authentic eucalyptus Didgeridoos, naturally hollowed out by termites and made by local artists for Didgeridoo players of all levels. 

Our multicultural Didgeridoo and Cultural center is located 20 minutes from Brisbane and 15 minutes from Ipswich.  We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of Ipswich; the Yagara Language Group: Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul. Check out our wide selection of Cultural and Didgeridoo activities on our website or come in for a yarn and a coffee. Make your own Didgeridoo or join one of our jams - camps - art workshops - concerts or gatherings. We make deadly in house hand crafted quality authentic eucalyptus Didgeridoos, naturally hollowed out by termites and made by local artists for Didgeridoo players of all levels.

Prepare for an adrenaline rush with a race car rally experience at Willowbank Motorsport Complex, just an hour’s drive from Brisbane. After a one-on-one tutorial, hop in a vehicle of your choice and lap the track, or experience the thrill as your instructor drives. Snacks, beverages, and a range of time slots are offered for your convenience.

• No previous experience necessary: Tutorial included
• Option to ride in the navigator’s seat while your instructor drives
• Snacks and beverages provided for your convenience
• Morning and afternoon time slots offered to fit your schedule