These school holidays, our great big bandicoot comes out of hiding. Come and say Hi!
Created with natural materials by artists Darryl Cordell, Vanessa Ellis and Trina Gaskell, this beautiful sculpture likes to have somewhere cosy to sleep – just like the last remaining population of Southern Brown Bandicoots in urban Melbourne, which have found refuge in Cranbourne Gardens.
Join us for a Bandicoot bonanza! Delight in watching award winning theatre ensemble, Born in a Taxi, perform their Southern Brown Bandicoot inspired performance.
See the world as a Bandicoot does, as you join in craft and science activities to uncover the wonderful world of our native marsupials.
Help identify bandicoots in the wild, make your own baby Bandicoot, take an interactive guided walk with Bandicoot expert Eilish Roberts – and learn about the best ways we can protect our nosey neighbours. Also on hand will be volunteers from the City of Casey's Gardens for Wildlife program who can talk you through making a Bandicoot-friendly garden.
When: Friday 22 Sep, Sat 23 Sep and Sun 24 Sep
What times: 10am - 2pm
Performances: 10:30am and 1pm each day (30 min)
Guided walk: 1:30pm each day (30min)Where: Ian Potter Lakeside Precinct Lawn, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
Free, no bookings required.