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Press Releases01 October 2005 Take a walk on the wildside at the Royal Botanic Gardens Lots of people are familiar with the Royal Botanic Gardens’ black swans but did you know that the Gardens is also home to short-finned eels, long-necked tortoises and an amazing array of birds? Bird-watchers and native-lovers are invited to join an expert guide on a walk around the Gardens to uncover the secret hideaways of our wildlife friends. On this 2 hour walk, visitors will have the chance to listen for the soothing call of the Bell Miner, search for the threatened Powerful Owl which calls Fern Gully home and discover honeyeaters actively feeding on the nectar from a variety of trees and plants throughout the Gardens. Other wildlife that can be found in the Royal Botanic Gardens include Cockatoos, Kookaburras, Sacred Kingfishers, Grey Currawongs, Rainbow Lorikeets, Pacific Black Ducks, Cormorants, Purple Swamphens and Grey Fantails. All the family can enjoy this informative tour and have fun walking on the wilder side of the Royal Botanic Gardens. Walk on the Wildside Morning walks: 13 and 27 November, 9am – 11am Finishes with a complimentary coffee, tea or hot chocolate at the Terrace Tearooms Twilight walks: 6, 18 and 24 November, 6pm – 8pm Commences with a complimentary glass of wine or orange juice at the Visitor Centre Cost: $10 Adult $ 8 Concession/child $30 Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) Bookings essential. Telephone (03) 9252 2429. Media enquiries: Jenny Hynes on 9252 2494
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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology.