GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The koalas at John Ball Zoo (JBZ) will soon return home to San Diego, and the zoo is planning to give Noorundi and Iluka a sendoff before they make their departure.
Koalapalooza is scheduled to be held Sept. 3–5 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The zoo tells us the three-day event aims to raise awareness for conservation efforts regarding the adorable species.
We’re told guests can expect live music, other rotating entertainment, and food provided by Monkey Island Café.
Some of the food that will be offered include turkey legs, Polish sausages, BBQ brisket sandwich and more.
JBZ says the event is included with the cost of admission. Zoo members can attend Koalapalooza for free.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online.
The zoo released the following Koalapalooza schedule:
Saturday, Sept. 3
- 9–10:30 a.m.
- Pangea Steeldrum Band
- 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Koala habitat cleaning & Koala weighing
- 12–2 p.m.
- Brandon Ward, keyboards & vocals
- 3 p.m.
- Koala feeding
- 3:30–5:30 p.m.
- Live music
Sunday, Sept. 4
- 9–10:30 a.m.
- Pangea Steeldrum Band
- 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Koala habitat cleaning & Koala weighing
- 12–2 p.m.
- Live music
- 3 p.m.
- Koala feeding
- 3:30–5:30 p.m.
- Project 90 Band
Monday, Sept. 5
- 9–10:30 a.m.
- Moonshot Duo
- 10:30–11:30 a.m.
- Koala habitat cleaning & Koala weighing
- 12–2 p.m.
- Whiskey Bound Band
- 3 p.m.
- Koala feeding
- 3:30–5:30 p.m.
- Pangea Steeldrum Band
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The koalas are most active during feeding time at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., according to JBZ.
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