The Acclimatisation movement of the 19th century saw an observational ‘zoo’ established at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens. Many of these popular animal exhibits remained at the gardens until attitudes around the keeping of animals began to change.

Learn from curator Brad Creme about the history of animals at Bendigo Botanic Gardens as well as the gardens changing focus and exciting future.

Meet at the Samuel Gadd Centre! Walk and talk for 1 hour.

Booking preferred: (03) 5434 6088