Harp therapist calms zoo animals with weekly performances across species
Harp therapist Alison Ware has volunteered at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium for five years, performing fortnightly for lemurs, rhinos, lions and fish. She uses multiple harps of different sizes, adapting tempo and tone to each species' preferences. Zookeepers report the sessions provide calming enrichment, with most animals either falling asleep or approaching to listen.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 22:47 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 22:50 UTC
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