Furry friends: Kennedy Adamo, 4, strokes a possum held by Bohollow’s Kirsty Ramadan.
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Megan Fisher
Mooroopna welcomed Mother Nature’s weird and wonderful on Wednesday afternoon, with a celebration of World Wildlife Day taking centre stage at Ferrari Park.
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More than 130 people both young and old swung by across the free, six-hour event to engage in various activities centred around the region’s native species, and the work being done to house and nurture them.
A sugar glider at World Wildlife Day.
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Megan Fisher
The day, put on by RiverConnect in partnership with Goulburn Murray Landcare Network and Bohollow Enviro Ed, was a smash hit according to RiverConnect education officer Allison Trethowan.
“This was the first big event where we’ve hosted World Wildlife Day, and it was a winner,” she said.
Not shy: Steve Purvice gets up close and personal with a snake.
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Megan Fisher
“The decision to run the activity in Mooroopna rather than our go-to places in Shepparton was great too, because I think the Mooroopna community is looking for more activities.
Eat up: Kennedy Adamo, age 4, feeding an almond to a possum.
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Megan Fisher
“The people of Mooroopna really suffered a lot throughout the floods, so it’s really great to go over there and give them a nice experience.”
Bohollow’s live animal attraction stole the show, while many other activities, including games, nature art and a scavenger hunt, were well received by all.
Smiles and reptiles: Ali White enjoying World Wildlife Day.
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Megan Fisher
While the day was fun-filled, relaying the message behind hosting the event to those in attendance was a major outcome for Riverlinks.
“Being the theme of World Wildlife Day, it was really important to us to showcase our local wildlife but also let people know we have a local wildlife shelter presence here,” Mrs Thethowan said.
“We hear so many reports coming out of different species which once were so prevalent in the area but are just not around anymore – those roles of those wildlife rescuers and carers becomes so much more crucial.”
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