Zoocoustics has been a popular event of the DREAM Festival for the past three years and is back again this year on Sunday October 27 from 1.30pm - 4.30pm at Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
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Zoocoustics is the perfect mix of acoustic music, good food and a few relaxing drinks all in the picturesque setting of the zoo.
"It is definitely a perfect Sunday afternoon, a great way to unwind and enjoy time with friends and family whilst listening to some talented musicians," Jodie Kubski, operations manager at Taronga Western Plains Zoo said.
Musicians performing across the afternoon include Smith & Jones, Clinton Hoy, Daphne Brooks and Irene Halloran.
"We are encouraging people bring a camp chair or picnic rug along to Zoocoustics for your comfort.
"There will be lots of delicious food options available across the afternoon as well as full bar facilities," Jodie said.
"Zoocoustics has always been a popular event on the Zoo's calendar and we look forward to welcoming locals and visitors to the event once more.
"The line-up of musicians this year is sure to have your toes tapping," she said.
Zoocoustics will have a number of food options across the afternoon to tempt your taste buds from share platters, ice cream van and cheese and wine packages.
There will also be giant games to keep the kids entertained. Zoocoustics is a free event and is part of the DREAM Festival. There will have full outdoor bar facilities on site, no BYO alcohol is permitted.
Taronga Western Pains Zoo will also be joining in the amazing spectacle that is the DREAM Festival Lantern Parade on the evening of October 26.
"The lantern parade is a fabulous community event and is great entertainment for the whole family, so be sure to mark it in the diary and come along to see the lanterns," she said.
OTHER ZOO NEWS
Monday night, zookeepers Dubbo to help save the species from extinction. In the following weeks they will be joined by a further 11 individuals.
"The Greater Bilby has seen a decline in wild populations over the past century. Their range used to span across 70 per cent of the continent, but is today confined to small pockets of very arid areas. Sadly, this species has been extinct in the wild in NSW for more than 100 years.
"The action being taken by Taronga Conservation Society Australia to save this iconic species from extinction is just one example of how we can protect them into the future," Minister for the Environment, Matt Kean, said.