Wildlife

Hobart is home to a rich variety of native wildlife. From playful platypus in our rivulets to bandicoots rustling through backyard gardens.

Our city's natural spaces provide vital habitat for these animals. We're committed to helping residents understand and protect them.

You can learn more about ducks, bandicoots and platypus. This includes how to spot them, what to do if you see one in trouble, and how to keep your pets and property wildlife-friendly.

Whether you live near a creek, a reserve or a busy street, wildlife is never far away. Explore our resources to discover the animals that call Hobart home, and how we can all help them thrive.

Learn more about our approach to protecting wildlife in Protecting Our Wild Heart: An Action Plan for Hobart's Bushlands.