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Animal Nursery WHEN: 9am-5pm daily WHERE: (Q-12)
journey ends at the Norco shop where you can try your luck at the Norco Cape Byron Knock Down Game to win a small bottle of Norco Full Cream Milk. On the journey you will also learn about the history of Norco itself, which began in 1895, when a group of 40 farmers gathered under a tree at Clunes, near Byron Bay, to discuss how they could come together to secure a better and more profitable future for the dairy farmers. Together they founded Australia’s largest and oldest dairy co-operative - Norco. Sheep Shearing WHEN: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2:30pm and 4pm daily WHERE: Sushi Hub Cat Pavilion (N-11) Sheep shearer Jonathan and roustabout Mikayla will showcase their skills in the shearing shed this year at Ekka 2024. Jonathan will be showcasing the skills of shearing with machine shears as well as with the traditional blade shears. Mikayla will demonstrate her talent for throwing the fleece, along with her vast knowledge of wool. Together, they will teach Ekka visitors the process of shearing, grading wool and about the different products wool can be made into. You may even be lucky enough to be picked to give the shearer a hand at shearing the sheep!
One of the Ekka’s most popular attractions will host more than 550 adorable animals, with everything from the larger furry friends such as llamas, alpacas, donkeys, calves, sheep, goats and a miniature horse; to the cute and cuddly piglets, kids, lambs, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs and rabbits. One of the highlights at the Animal Nursery this year will include a goat mountain showcasing a variety of goats of the Show. The Animal Nursery experience is the perfect opportunity for visitors to get up close and interact with these farmyard cuties that are rarely seen in the city. We ask Ekka showgoers to note this attraction is very popular and the queue will close at 4.30pm to ensure no one misses out on a cuddle before the animals’ bedtime.
Cradle-a-Chick WHEN: 9.30am to 4pm
WHERE: Large Animal Pavilion (gnd floor) (G-6) Cradle-a-Chick is an activity worth chirping about. Visitors can cradle the tiny chicks in the palm of their hand and even watch on as they hatch from their shells in a special incubator. All members of the family will enjoy watching the antics of the chicks, while learning how to care for them. Norco Milking Barn WHEN: 9:30am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4pm daily WHERE: Large Animal Pavilion (ground floor) (F-5) Calling all junior farmers-to-be and dairy lovers to learn about all things dairy at the Norco Milking Barn. join us for several milking demonstrations in the Norco Milking Barn throughout the day where Norco's dairy experts will take you through the milking process and you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to make cream and butter. You can even try your hand at milking one of the beautiful dairy cows! Norco Grass to Glass Experience WHEN: 9am to 5pm daily WHERE: Large Animal Pavilion (ground floor) (F-5) Escape the city and join us on a journey from the grass enjoyed by Norco's dairy cows through to their award-winning milk that goes into your cup of tea or cereal. The immersive Norco Grass to Glass Experience provides a taste of life on the dairy farm, as well as the process of taking milk from the farm to the factory and then onto the fridge shelf at your local supermarket. Your
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