Explore the 2026 Program

Weird and Wonderful Animals

The strangest things can be found in nature

Sami Bayly (Photo credit Ryan Kincaid)
Sunday 24 May 2026
11.30am-12pm
Event Code: CHI12
Natural history illustrator, Sami Bayly, loves all things weird and wonderful and has made a career out of researching and drawing them.

Sami’s extremely popular non-fiction books, including the Illustrated Encyclopaedia series and Creatures of Camouflage and Mimicry, have examined animals that are extinct, dangerous, ugly, slow, fast and more. Come meet Sami and hear more about the creatures she loves. Expect animal adaptation stories, collective noun quizzes, animal drawing tutorials and some surprises along the way.

Recommended ages 6+
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Family Day is supported by

Carriageworks, Bay 24
245 Wilson Street, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015