Our great big bandicoot comes out of hiding. Come and say hi!

Created with natural materials by artists Darryl Cordell, Vanessa Ellis and Trina Gaskell, this beautiful sculpture likes to have somewhere cosy to sleep – just like the last remaining population of Southern Brown Bandicoots in urban Victoria, which have found refuge in Cranbourne Gardens.

Explore a bandicoot safe city with Wild City by artist Kathy Holowko - a mini urban landscape where wild animals are considered citizens and delight in watching award-winning theatre ensemble, Born in a Taxi, perform their southern brown bandicoot inspired performance.

See the world as a bandicoot does, as you join in craft and science activities to uncover the wonderful world of our native marsupials - and learn about the best ways we can protect our nosey neighbours.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there, over the weekend help us celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the award-winning Australian Garden with a jam-packed program of walks, talks, performances and hands-on activities to celebrate the People, Plants and Place! – you can find more information here! 

Bandicoot Performances by Born in a Taxi

Join award winning performance company Born in a Taxi and meet bandicoots Shazza and Razza for a hilarious Southern Brown Bandicoot inspired performance.

Fri 10, Sat 11 & Sun 12

11.30am & 1.30pm (30 mins)

Free, no bookings required

Wild City by Kathy Holowoko

Explore a mini urban landscape where wild animals are considered citizens, watch the animation and then search the city to find all the special secrets that make it bandicoot safe!

Sat 11 & Sun 12

10am – 4pm

Free, no bookings required