MEGAfauna afterDARK
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MEGAfauna afterDARK ended on Friday 7 July 2023.
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Current events
Botanic Gardens Day - more than just a garden
Sunday 26 May, 10 am - 3 pm
Visit the Gardens on Sunday 26 May from 10 am – 3 pm and discover the important role the Gardens plays in safeguarding Australia’s native plants.
Garden of Letters by the Canberra Calligraphy Society
8 May 2024 - 2 June 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens
Join the Canberra Calligraphy Society for their next exhibition ‘Garden of Letters’ at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.
Gardens Through Time: Self-guided heritage trail
Sun 14 April - Fri 31 May — Maps available from the Visitor Centre
Look back in time to see how the Gardens has grown and changed on this self-guided historical photo trail.
Magnificent MEGAfauna: Hide and Seek
1 - 31 July, daily
Explore the Gardens in July to find some unique ancient animals!
Experience a night like no other in this immersive, illuminated and cultural event with life-size diprotodons by award-winning visual theatre masterminds Dead Puppet Society.
Following their migratory route down river to their seasonal feeding grounds, three ancient diprotodons have become lost in the city and have found their way to the Australian National Botanic Gardens. A rare opportunity to come face to face with these ancient giants as they stop to feed and interact with passers-by, as you journey through the Gardens at night, and to reflect on how humans have altered the creatures and landscape with which we share this island.
Enjoy a light supper of damper-style roll with pumpkin soup by Pollen café. Light supper is an optional add-on with ticket purchases only. Hot and cold beverages will be available to purchase from Pollen café on the night.
Supported by ACT Government, Friends of the ANBG, and Ovolo Nishi.
Held during NAIDOC Week (2 – 9 July) in celebration and recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Bookings essential as numbers are limited. Book now.
For further details contact us at events@anbg.gov.au.
Wheelchair accessible.
Ovolo Nishi Fun Unconventional and Never Boring at Ovolo Nishi
Book and travel until 30 July 2023. Use promo code ‘Megafauna23’ to receive 15% off accommodation. T&Cs apply. Subject to availability. Book here.
When
1 – 7 July 2023, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Where
Australian National Botanic Gardens
Price
Adult (15yrs+) $25.00, Child (4-14yrs) or Concession $20.00, Family (2 adult + 2 child) $85.00
