Animal antics aplenty was the title of an article which featured in the Southland Express newspaper on the 13th of February 2014 in preparation for the Zoo Boogie concert that we are hosting at the ILT Stadium in Invercargill on the 28th of February. The stadium has only recently reopened to the public and this is one of the first events being held there.
Aimed at 2 to 7 year olds, Dale the zookeeper leads Zoo Boogie — Levi the lion, Max the monkey, Ella the elephant and Boris the polar bear — on a musical adventure which features stories, activities, and songs, promoting positive family relationships, Invercargill promoter Janelle Healey said.
During the show the animals learn what it means to be part of a family and put the needs of others first, as Dale, who also plays the keyboard, teaches them all about values such as patience, kindness, joy, peace, self-control and much more.
Ms Healey, who also helps out with the Invercargill Salvation Army Play Café, said Zoo Boogie was formed from the East City (Salvation Army) Corps in Auckland.
‘‘I got introduced [to them] through the Salvation Army and started using their music in Play Café and preschool programmes.’’
Levi who comes from Africa, is the self proclaimed ‘‘King of the Zoo’’, and sometimes thinks he’s more important than the other animals. His favourite colour is red and he plays the electric guitar.
The beautiful elephant, Ella, from Asia, is the oldest animal at Zoo Boogie and a bit of a diva. Her favourite colour is pink, of course, and she plays the bass guitar.
He may be a strong, grumpy bear, but Boris, from the North Pole, doesn’t talk and is often sad. However, he comes to life when he plays his trombone.
Super energetic, and the youngest animal, Max is a mischievous monkey who is full of life, which can lead to him getting a bit over excited and hard to control. From South America, his favourite colour is green and he plays the drums.
The energetic group was already booked for the Children’s Day Event in Queenstown early in March, so decided to put together a tour from Christchurch south, Ms Healey said. ‘‘The music is fun, the show is interactive… and the children will love it.’’
As well as performing throughout the region, the Zoo Boogie team will be at Baby Factory on Friday, February 28, at 10am, for a meet and greet.
- Zoo Boogie will perform in Winton on Wednesday, February 26, at the Winton Memorial Hall, 10.30am. Tickets $5, available from The Winton Salvation Army Church and Family Store, or at the door.
- In Gore, they will be performing at the James Cumming Wing on Thursday, February 27, at 10.30am and 4pm. Ticket, $5.
- They will also perform in Invercargill on Friday, February 28, at the ILT Stadium Southland, 1.30pm. Tickets $10 for a child, with adults free, available at the venue now.
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