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It’s the event of the year at the Australian Reptile Park, and we will be having some very special visitors!
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Graham Wade - Cartoonist |
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 About the Celebrity:
What's happening on the Day:
Watch graham as he paints the life of Eric the Croc, on the back of Eric's enclosure. Graham will talk about what he's doing as he draws. |
Graham Wade - Cartoonist |
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 About the Celebrity:
What's happening on the Day:
Watch graham as he paints the life of Eric the Croc, on the back of Eric's enclosure. Graham will talk about what he's doing as he draws. |
Kim Cannan - Musician |
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 About the Celebrity:
Kim Cannan is a well known Guitarist/Composer residing on the Central Coast of N.S.W. Originally from Sydney ; Kim's career in music began as a soloist in various acoustic venues throughout the state and has progressed into an
international instrumentalist. Kim has released 3 fine C.D.'s and is
currently embarking on her latest project of music for film.
What's happening on the Day:
11:30-12pm: Kim will be running a "songwriting workshop" including C.D.
1:30-2pm: Kim will perform a repertoire of her own style of Ambient/Celtic music |
Cal & Jessie , Sea FM Cruisers |
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 About the Celebrity:
Cal & Jessie are SeaFM street dudes. They spend their days out and about on the streets of the Central Coast giving away freebies and keeping you up to date on local events.
What's happening on the Day:
Come and meet Cal & Jessie and watch them face their fears when they carry out hair-raising challenges.
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Jack & Alinta, Totally Wild - TV Presenters |
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About the Celebrity:
 JACK YABSLEY - Totally Wild Presenter
Jack Yabsley joined Network Ten as a Sydney-based reporter for the award winning childrens program Totally Wild in 2004.Having never owned any pets (apart from a beloved goldfish), Jack is reveling in the chance to experience all things Totally Wild from camels and horses, to dolphins and apes. He enjoys watching all of the weird and wonderful things animals can get up to however you'll find him keeping a fair distance from any snakes and ferrets two of his least favourite species!
ALINTA MANASSERIAN - Totally Wild Presenter
Alinta Manasserian, at just 23, has been fortunate enough to travel much of Australia and has a strong appreciation for music, film, animals and nature. Born in Tasmania, Alinta grew up in Alice Springs and enjoyed an active childhood. Gaining an immense respect for our native flora and fauna and indigenous culture, Alintas love of adventure and the environment has seen her climb Ayers Rock, explore the wetlands of Kakadu, and snorkel the Great Barrier Reef. Her role as presenter on Totally Wild is a dream come true and she could not be happier about becoming the newest member of the team and cant wait to share her love of Australia with the rest of us. What's happening on the Day:
11-1pm meet Jack & Alinta, get their autograph and have a photo taken with them so you can show all your friends
1pm-1:30 watch Jack & Alinta brave the snapping jaws of Eric the crocodile when they assist in the birthday feed
1:30-2pm listen to Jack and Alinta's stories on life as a Totally Wild Presenter, try your luck in a quiz with prizes to be won.
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Martin Killips - Children's Poet |
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 About the Celebrity:
Martin Killips was born in Malaysia . Until he was two he shared his cot with a Lar Gibbon (a type of tailless monkey) now Martin is the author of his recently released Big Bamboo stories and poems for children .
What's happening on the Day:
1:30-2pm Children can help Martin write a poem. Martin will instruct how to write a poem by using key words and fob words (Suggestions that rhyme with the keyword). Check out the cool merchandise and purchase a Big Bamboo t-shirt www.TheBigBamboo.com
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Coastfest |
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 About the Celebrity:
Coastfest is the Central Coast Festival of Music, Art and Culture from 6 th -8 th October.
What's happening on the Day: 12 noon -2.00pm Enjoy the beat of drums and watch fire twirlers perform with a special performance from 1.30pm-2.00pm.
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Neale Joseph - Artist |
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 About the Celebrity: Neale Joseph is a contemporary plein air Artist. Neale prefers to paint with oils capturing the spontaneous moments of everyday life. As a resident of the Central Coast , Neale mostly enjoys painting local scenes and has an ever-changing exhibition at his Gallery at Erina Heights.
Neale has won many prestigious awards and his work is collected throughout the world. See Neale paint live at the Reptile Park
What's happening on the Day: 'Painting the Park with Neale Joseph'
10.30- 11.30 - See Neale paint live at the Park
11.30-12.30 - Mingle and chat with Neale
1pm - Neale Joseph to demonstrate to the children painting techniques, children then invited to participate in Art Prize workshop. Paint and materials supplied by Eckerseys at Fountain Plaza Erina.
4pm - Neale Joseph to award age category prizes.
For more Information please contact Juanita / Kerry on 02 4367-3777 www.nealejoseph.com
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Hamish The Wolf - Comedian |
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 About the Celebrity: Double Takes
Glenn Coombs is a nice man. He works hard and tries to do what's right. He doesn't deserve Hamish MacWolf . but he has to work with him regardless. Sit back and enjoy the ride as Hamish and Glenn fight for control of the show, the audience, and Glenn's sanity. You'll have as much fun watching Hamish as he has tormenting Glenn .
What's happening on the Day:
Hamish and Glenn will be doing their best to amaze you with feats of mystery... actually, it's just Glenn's second-rate conjuring tricks. There's also fantastic games for kids to play, like 'Belly Button Basketball' and 'Lob the Bluebottle'... well, we think they're fantastic, anyway. Then for the grand finale, three lucky contestants will have the opportunity to battle it out in Hamish's own mental challenge, "Who Wants To Be A Laughing Stock?" Guaranteed to be more fun than being hit in the head with a brick!
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About the Celebrity:
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Martin Killips - Children's Poet |
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About the Celebrity: Martin Killips was born in Malaysia . Until he was two he shared his cot with a Lar Gibbon (a type of tailless monkey) now Martin is the author of his recently released Big Bamboo stories and poems for children.
What's happening on the Day:
Children can help Martin write a poem. Martin will instruct how to write a poem by using key words and fob words (Suggestions that rhyme with the keyword). www.TheBigBamboo.com
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Kim Star FM - Radio Presenter |
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 About the Celebrity:
What's happening on the Day:
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Glenn Ford - Cartoonist (The Phantom) |
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 About the Celebrity: Glenn started drawing covers for the Australian Phantom comic publisher, Frew, in 1989. Since then he has drawn over 50 comic covers, produced the world's first computer-generated comic cover (issue #1,000), become one of only two Australian artists to draw a complete story ('the Search for Byron'), created 3 Phantom trading card series, posters, phone cards, T-shirts, storyboards for the Phantom film and contributed design and illustration to Phantom products from all over the world.
What's happening on the Day:Glen will display a selection of his artwork, including some originals, at the ARP including some limited edition prints and other memorabilia will be available for sale, as well. He will sign any of his covers or cards that you may want to bring along.
Glenn will be giving a workshop on how to draw the Phantom.
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Simon Marnie 702 ABC Sydney |
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 About the Celebrity:
After graduating from a radio course at the Australian Film TV and Radio School, Simon was offered a full time position at Triple J. Since then he has worked in community and commercial broadcasting, both behind the scenes and in front of the microphone. He conceived and produced SBS TV's music show - nomad, produced on WOW TV and reported on ABC TV's TVTV. These roles, along with a stint of home duties, child rearing, chefing and voice work, eventually led Simon back to a career in full-time radio with Tony Delroy's NightLife on ABC Local Radio.
What's happening on the Day:
1pm: Simon will try his luck and assist in the Eric feed
1:30-2pm: Listen in on Simon's interview with Ranger Mick in the demonstration pit.
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Ken Duncan - Photographer |
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 About the Celebrity:
Ken Duncan is recognised internationally as a gifted and prolific landscape photographer. His Limited Edition Art Prints grace the walls of many fine homes and businesses right around the world. The very successful Ken Duncan Galleries in Matcham, Sydney , Melbourne and the Hunter Valley are the largest group of privately owned photographic Galleries in Australia. www.kenduncan.com
What's happening on the day:
10am-10:30am - Enjoy a workshop on how to photograph animals in the demonstration pit
10:30-12pm - Wander through the park with Ken to see first hand how to put into practice what you've just heard.
12-1pm - Purchase a signed copy of Ken's latest book
1pm - Watch Ken take shots of Eric as he lunges for his birthday treats
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Skye Bortoli - 2006 Girlfriend of the Year/Whale Conservationist & The Jitterbugs |
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 About Skye Bortoli :
Skye is a passionate advocate for whales and is dedicated in educating people on the dangers that threat whales around the world. After winning 2006 Girlfriend of the Year Skye donated her prize money to the International Fund for Animal Welfare and dolphin research and continues fundraising for these organisations. Syke's next stop is Alaska where she will attend the International Whaling Commission Summit.
What's happening on the Day:
11-11:30 - Skye will assist in the Reptile Show
12-12:30 - mini workshop with Skye - Skye will talk about how people can help not only protect whales, but all our animals. She will discuss the effects of pollution and litter and how we can help. There will be a colouring in for the children and prizes to be won.
1-1:30 - assist in Eric the crocodile feed
1:30-2:00pm - Meet Skye and get her autograph
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The Jitterbugs
 About the Jitterbugs: GET UP & GO with "The Jitterbugs" show. An exciting, high energy, interactive, bright, colourful & educational children's show filled with many friendly characters, including new young and energetic hosts of our show "Jessica and Jackson".
What's happening on the Day:
Enjoy a live performance at 1:30pm on the stage in the main park area |
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Eric's Celebrity 
