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If you didn't catch these LIVE animal storytime sessions, fear not. You can now watch and read along with our new animal friends again and again!
Be Brave Little Penguin by Giles Andreae and Guy Parker-Rees
Join Keeper Tiarna as she reads to the penguins from SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium's Penguin Playground!
Watch here.
This Little Roo Went to Market by Mandy Foot
Listen along as Keeper Justine reads This Little Roo Went to Market at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.
Watch here.
Dugong Magic by Deborah Kelly and Lisa Stewart
Meet Pig the Dugong and his trainer Emma for a magical storytime at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.
Watch here.
Wombat Jumped Over the Moon by Lachlan Creagh
Join Keeper Justine for a sleepy storytime with Ringo the Wombat at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo.
Watch here.
Journey of the Sea Turtle by Mark Wilson
Lisa the Mermaid shares a turtle-y awesome reading of Journey of the Sea Turtle to celebrate World Turtle Day at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.
Watch here.
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