Animalia In Sand
DATES: 14 December till 30 April 2020
LOCATION: Boneo Discovery Park at 695 Limestone Road, Fingal, Victoria 3939
WEBSITE: https://www.sandsculpting.com.au/
https://www.boneodiscoverypark.com.au/
TICKETS: https://secure.netbookings.com.au/tour…/…/findyourexperience
Sand Sculpting Australia and Boneo Discovery Park presents ANIMALIA IN SAND – the world’s first Sand Sculpting Exhibition with augmented reality technology. Animalia in Sand brings to life the much-loved classic children’s book by Graeme Base through 26 giant sand sculptures created by some of the world’s most renowned sand sculptors. See the sculptures come alive through our innovative sand and screen immersive experience.
Set inside a magical outdoor space to discover art, nature and play, Boneo Discovery Park’s new exhibit will appeal to families and visitors of all ages. Graeme Base created the alliterative animal alphabet which has become a family favourite for over 30 years. Animalia features incredibly detailed and creative descriptions and whimsies of wildlife from all corners of the globe, alongside hidden images for readers to discover. Over 3,500 tonnes of sand has been transformed into all our favourite Animalia characters; from Ingenious Iguanas to Vaudeville Ventriloquist Vultures. Fifteen award-winning sculptors from around the globe have worked for over 450 hours collectively to bring the exhibition to life along the wetlands and lush garden pathways.
The exhibition will be complemented by an augmented reality app with each of the 26 sculptures having an augmented reality sign that brings the characters to life. While the pages of the Animalia book feature lavish illustrations containing intricate details and moral messages, the sand sculpting exhibition will be just as immersive, revealing hidden stories through this on-screen app experience.The sand sculpting area will also feature sand art tables, workshops with sand sculpting sand and a mini diggers play pit. There’s also pedal boats, a snack bar kiosk and plenty of shady, grassy picnic spots for visitors to enjoy.
ANIMALIA IN SAND Opens Dec 14th 2019 at Boneo Discovery Park on the Mornington Peninsula
SPECIAL PRE SALE TICKETS ONLINE NOW!
Adult $15 (PRE SALE ONLY $13)
Child/Senior $12 (PRE SALE ONLY $10)
Under 3 FREE
Boneo Discovery Park is not just a destination, it is an experience like no other. Surrounded by 27 acres of Native flora and fauna you start to feel the effect of this natural environment immediately. A calming, welcoming space that engages you and reminds you to enjoy the moment you are in right now. The ample car park gives you a sneak peek at our Pro designed 18 hole Mini Golf Course, a favourite amongst many visitors here at Boneo Discovery Park. As you walk through our entrance you are met with a friendly smile and our brilliant lakeside café. As you check in, the smell of Barista made coffee stimulates the senses of what is to come.
Exiting the building you are met with a choice. Left to the Mini Golf or right down the path leading down to the gardens and wetlands gives a spectacular view over the waterways and on to our incredible sand sculpting exhibition. Meandering past the stick maze entrance, you begin your stroll along the 1.5km boardwalk. Winding through the native tea-trees and wetlands you are lead through an enchanting environment where birds nest, frogs croak and Water Hens paddle on the waterways. At the end of the boardwalk you will find yourself in our Giant Games Garden.
Childlike excitement rises in you as you see Giant Chess, Checkers, Hookey and Connect Four greeting you like an old friend. Discover the magic of our fully operational vintage carousel (circa 1864). Large, shady trees provide the perfect space for a picnic while you lay back enjoy the sounds of nature. For our more adventurous guests we offer Bungy Tramps, Rock Climbing Wall, and Pedal Boats on the lake (pedal boats only available for sand sculpting entry). Seasonal holiday programs of rotating activities include our hugely popular Summer Lantern Festival – Lantasia. With so much fun and adventure on offer you can lose yourself for a whole day at the beautiful Boneo Discovery Park.
All thanks to our friends at #SandSculpting Bohemian Rhapsody Weekly Magazine is proudly covering the exhibition (media: Katherine Kelly and Andrew J Liu plus assistants) Please stay tuned for more details