Animal encounters

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4 unexpected baby animals you might see at Cleland Wildlife Park this spring

Head to Cleland this spring and you might be lucky enough to see these elusive animals with their young.

10 Sep. 2020 3 min read

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Hop into Adelaide’s Cleland Wildlife Park to meet a bilby

Commemorate National Bilby Day by seeing one of these cute critters for yourself. Here’s what Cleland has in store.

08 Sep. 2020 3 min read

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5 threatened species in South Australia’s Coorong and Lower Lakes

SA’s most iconic wetlands are home to some amazing – but threatened – species. Find out more.

07 Sep. 2020 4 min read

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Find out how the Australian owlet-nightjar is faring post-bushfire

Learn about SA’s lesser-known bushfire-affected creatures. Here’s how the Aussie owlet-nightjar is faring.

01 Sep. 2020 3 min read

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7 birds’ nests you can see in South Australia

From elaborately woven structures to scrappy piles of twigs, birds’ nests are fascinating. Here’s some to look for.

24 Aug. 2020 4 min read

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Learn how fresh water in the Coorong mudflats is vital for migratory shorebirds

‘Supermarket shelves’ for migratory birds have been bare lately. Learn how they get restocked and how you can help.

09 Jul. 2020 2 min read

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Find out how the koalas relocated to Cleland after South Australia’s bushfires are faring

More than 40 koalas were relocated to Cleland Wildlife Park after the summer bushfires. Find out how they’re going.

08 Jul. 2020 2 min read

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How to register your dog and cat online in South Australia

Learn what the most popular names are for cats and dogs in SA, and how to go about registering them.

25 Jun. 2020 4 min read

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How you can help native wildlife by installing a nest box in your garden

With fewer natural tree hollows around, you can help native wildlife by installing a nest box. Here’s how and why.

18 Jun. 2020 7 min read

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How to keep the kids connected to nature while staying indoors: wildlife colouring-in

Looking for indoor activities with a nature angle? We’ve got you covered with these wildlife colouring activities.

15 May 2020 1 min read

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How to access grants to help habitat and wildlife recover from South Australia’s bushfires

Grants are now open for activities to support the bushfire recovery of plants and animals. Find out how to apply.

15 May 2020 1 min read

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How a long-lost butterfly fluttered back into Adelaide

A 20-year project has seen a long-lost butterfly return to Adelaide’s coastal regions. Find out how it happened.

23 Apr. 2020 3 min read

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