Animal encounters

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A beachgoer’s guide to Hooded Plover nesting season

Did you know its Hooded Plover nesting season? Find out how beachgoers can help protect them at this important time of year.

10 Sep. 2024 2 min read

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What’s happening to save SA’s threatened species

Find out about the many great projects underway in SA to save our threatened species.

04 Sep. 2024 7 min read

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Meet our top 5 native animal dads

With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, we are shining a light on some of South Australia’s great native animal dads.

29 Aug. 2024 6 min read

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8 national parks in South Australia where you can see baby animals this spring

Spring is in the air and so are baby animals. Here’s some of the best places to spot baby natives around SA.

27 Aug. 2024 5 min read

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Top 5 things to do with dad in parks this Father’s Day

Father’s Day lands on the first day of spring this year so why not combine these 2 special days by celebrating dad and the fresh burst of wildlife and colour by visiting South Australia’s parks.

26 Aug. 2024 9 min read

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Everything you need to know about magpie swooping season

It’s magpie swooping season! Here’s how you can live with them.

20 Aug. 2024 4 min read

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Meet the medal-winners in SA’s Wildlife Olympics

It’s Olympic time, so get to know some of South Australia’s supreme athletes from the animal kingdom!

25 Jul. 2024 5 min read

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Everything you need to know about South Australia’s flying foxes

Is it a bird, is it a plane, no, it’s a…bat? And you may spot one in your neighbourhood so here’s everything you need to know.

11 Jul. 2024 5 min read

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5 top tips to beat the swoop

It’s magpie swooping season! Here’s how you can live with them.

01 Jul. 2024 3 min read

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Bringing woodland birds back to the Mount Lofty Ranges

Years of habitat loss drove many native woodland birds out of the Mount Lofty Ranges – find out what’s being done to bring them back.

17 Jun. 2024 2 min read

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Your guide to freshwater turtles in South Australia

This World Turtle Day, find out which freshwater turtles can be found in SA, and why they are in fact environmental heroes in a half-shell.

23 May 2024 3 min read

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Everything you need to know about giant Australian cuttlefish in South Australia

Every winter tens of thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish congregate in SA. Learn where, why and how to swim with them.

06 May 2024 4 min read

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