A wild adventure awaits as Nicholas Street Precinct becomes a stomping ground of the animals of the African savannah and jungles of Asia as part of a fun-packed school holidays across Ipswich.
Safari in the City between 21 September and 4 October offers the perfect day out as lions, tigers, gorillas, pandas, zebras, giraffes and other iconic creatures populate the precinct for an interactive and immersive experience.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Dora the Explorer will also be making an appearance, with seven days of song and dance-filled live shows at Tulmur Place.
“Get out the binoculars and khakis because some of the world’s most amazing animals will be making Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct their habitat with Safari in the City,” Mayor Harding said.
“This fun and educational activation of our city heart uses state-of-the art animatronics with full-scale displays to highlight the glory of nature, as breathing, moving and roaring wildlife can be spotted at every turn.
“Everyone’s favourite adventurer, Dora the Explorer, will also be making her way from the jungle to Ipswich Central, performing dazzling live shows at Tulmur Place between 10am and 2pm from Wednesday, 23 September to Tuesday, 29 September.
“Whether it’s the recent Bluey shows, Dinosaur Discovery, Play On, Hide and Sea or St Nicholas Precinct, it’s always thrilling to see Nicholas Street Precinct buzzing during the school holidays and I can’t wait to see kids enthralled by all Safari in the City has to offer.”
Mayor Harding said Ipswich will also once again be a hive of physical and intellectual activity during the school holidays.
“Our Active Kids program over the school holidays includes 70 sessions to support children’s physical development, confidence and peer connection,” Mayor Harding said.
“Free activities being held across the city range from traditional sports to movement, dance, martial arts, nature play, photography and fitness.
“Ipswich Libraries have a range of programs across all six branches, with workshops to meet a diverse array of interests including native wildlife, entomology, herpetology, robotics, art and illustration, upcycling and content production.”
Visit council’s Active and Healthy webpage and Ipswich Libraries website for more information and to register for sessions. More information on Safari in the City is available on the Nicholas Street Precinct website.
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