"Red-necked Wallaby"

 Macropus rufogriseus

This attractive medium to large sized wallaby gets its name from the rufous colouring around its neck and shoulders.

"Red-necked Pademelon"

 Thylogale thetis

This shy little forest dwelling marsupial inhabits temperate coastal forest near areas of grass and shrub land.

"Long-nosed Potoroo"

 Potorous tridactylus

One of the earliest mammals recorded in Australia [1789] 'Harry' is the first potoroo to come into care in our 14 year history.

"Grey-headed Flying-fox"

 Pteropus poliocephalus

These intelligent, and social animals with a wingspan of up to 1 metre, range as far as 50 km each night in search of food.

"Black Flying-fox"

 Pteropus alecto

Black Flying foxes, like their close relatives, the Grey-headed's are very social, living by day in large camps.

"Koala"

 Phascolarctos cinereus

Probably the most recognised marsupial in the world, the koala is still fairly common on the east coast of Australia.

"Short-beaked Echidna"

 Tachyglossus aculeatus

Often spotted around dawn and dusk when it is the most active, Echidnas feed primarily on ants and termites.

"Sugar Glider "

 Petaurus breviceps

The beautifully marked Sugar Glider's gliding membranes allow it to glide from tree to tree, to a distance of 50 metres.

"Feathertail Glider"

 Acrobates pygmaeus

The Feathertail Glider is the smallest gliding mammal in the world, having an average weight of just 12 g.

"Lesser Long-eared Bat"

 Nyctophilus geoffroyi

Normally roosting in tree hollows, and under bark, this common little bat has adapted well to our towns and suburbs.

"Chocolate Wattled Bat"

 Chalinolobus morio

Widespread and common, this attractive little bat has soft, dense fur, and weighs in at just 8 - 12 grams.

"Crimson Rosella"

 Platycercus elegans

These gregarious parrots prefer rainforest and tall timbered eucalypt forest, but also frequent farms, and suburban gardens.

"Noisy Miner"

 Manorina melanocephala

These bold little characters, well known by their loud 'pwee pwee pwee', are common members of the Honeyeater family.

"Tawny Frogmouth "

 Podargus strigoides

Frogmouths are masters of camouflage, blending into the branches so well, that they become almost completely invisible.

"Superb Fairy Wren "

 Malurus cyaneus

Superb Wrens thrive in environments created by human land use, and are often found in pastures, fields, and gardens.

"White-bellied Sea-Eagle"

 Haliaeetus leucogaster

The White-bellied Sea-Eagle, spends most of its day soaring, or perched on trees near the water from which it hunts.

"Southern Boobook Owl "

 Ninox novaeseelandiae

The diminuitive little Boobook Owl, with its familiar call of "boo-book" is a nocturnal hunter, found all over Australia

"Rainbow Lorikeet"

 Trichoglossus haematodus

These fast flying Lorikeets are highly nomadic, often following the flowering food source in large colourful flocks.

"Scaly-breasted Lorikeet "

 Trichoglossus chlorolepidotus

This pretty Lorikeet inhabits most types of country, including parks and gardens, wherever there are suitable food trees.

"Laughing Kookaburra "

 Dacelo novaeguineae

This much loved and recognised bird (particularly its raucous laughter) is the largest member of the kingfisher family.

"Eastern Water Dragon "

 Physignathus lesuerii

The Eastern Water Dragon is a common semi-aquatic, arboreal lizard. The largest dragon lizard in Australia.

"Carpet Python"

 Morelia spilotes

These large reptiles gain their name from their beautiful patterning. Averaging 2 ms in length, but have been reported to 4 ms.

"Green Tree Snake"

 Dendrelaphis punctulata

These harmless, thin, whip-like and very agile arboreal snakes are active by day, predominantly found in trees or shrubs.

"White Crowned Snake"

 Cacophis harriettae

These little snakes are seldom seen, but shine your torch in the vicinity of your compost heap – you may get lucky!