{"id":451612,"date":"2026-10-15T07:17:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T05:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/native-wildlife-australia\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T07:17:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T05:17:25","slug":"native-wildlife-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife in Australia: Where to See Kangaroos and Koalas in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most travelers fly to the land down under with the naive expectation that <strong>wildlife in Australia<\/strong> is waiting around every corner, kangaroos are hopping right beside the highway, and you&#8217;ll cuddle an adorable koala within minutes of landing in any city. The reality that colorful tourist brochures often fail to mention is far more complex, and <strong>it depends primarily on which Australian state you happen to be visiting<\/strong>. Did you know, for instance, that holding a koala in your arms is perfectly legal in some parts of the country, while elsewhere it carries fairly strict penalties? These regional differences can seriously complicate travelers&#8217; plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Observing Australia&#8217;s iconic fauna also requires very precise timing, because <strong>most native animals come alive only at dawn or dusk<\/strong>. During the day, they instinctively hide from the relentless sun and high temperatures. Whether you&#8217;re hoping to spot a shy platypus in the wild or prefer a safe encounter with a Tasmanian devil at a rescue sanctuary, <strong>I&#8217;ve prepared a comprehensive guide for you<\/strong>. It draws on detailed research and the experiences of many travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll find verified locations with the best reviews, practical tips for respectful wildlife watching, and definitive debunking of the biggest myths about dangerous creatures. Believe me, <strong>good preparation is the key to the most beautiful experiences<\/strong> you can take home from this fascinating country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085ccf0134&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085ccf0134\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"982\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01.jpg\" alt=\"Kangaroo in the Australian landscape\" class=\"wp-image-396162\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01-700x382.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01-1536x838.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01-696x380.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-01-1392x759.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Australiavisa \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#When_and_How_to_Search_for_Animals\" >When and How to Search for Animals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#12_Most_Famous_Animals_in_Australia_and_Where_to_See_Them\" >12 Most Famous Animals in Australia and Where to See Them<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#1_Kangaroo\" >1. Kangaroo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#2_Koala\" >2. Koala<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#3_Wombat\" >3. Wombat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#4_Platypus\" >4. Platypus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#5_Tasmanian_Devil\" >5. Tasmanian Devil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#6_Little_Penguin\" >6. Little Penguin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#7_Quokka\" >7. Quokka<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#8_Cassowary\" >8. Cassowary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#9_Saltwater_Crocodile\" >9. Saltwater Crocodile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#10_Dolphin\" >10. Dolphin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#11_Whale\" >11. Whale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#12_Sea_Turtle\" >12. Sea Turtle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Reserves_and_Parks_Worth_a_Detour\" >Reserves and Parks Worth a Detour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Dangerous_Wildlife_in_Australia_Whats_Myth_and_Whats_Not\" >Dangerous Wildlife in Australia: What&#8217;s Myth and What&#8217;s Not<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Wildlife_on_the_Roads\" >Wildlife on the Roads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#How_Not_to_Disturb_Wildlife\" >How Not to Disturb Wildlife<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Where_to_Next\" >Where to Next<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Where_can_I_legally_hold_a_koala_in_Australia\" >Where can I legally hold a koala in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Will_I_see_kangaroos_hopping_around_in_the_wild\" >Will I see kangaroos hopping around in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Where_do_I_have_the_best_chance_of_seeing_a_platypus\" >Where do I have the best chance of seeing a platypus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Is_Australian_nature_really_that_deadly_dangerous\" >Is Australian nature really that deadly dangerous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Is_a_sanctuary_or_the_wild_better_value\" >Is a sanctuary or the wild better value?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#When_is_the_best_time_to_observe_Australian_animals\" >When is the best time to observe Australian animals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Will_I_see_a_Tasmanian_devil_in_the_wild\" >Will I see a Tasmanian devil in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Can_I_feed_wild_animals\" >Can I feed wild animals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Where_can_you_observe_little_penguins\" >Where can you observe little penguins?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/native-wildlife-australia\/#Are_sharks_on_the_coast_a_real_risk\" >Are sharks on the coast a real risk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TLDR\"><\/span>TL;DR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Where you can hold a koala:<\/strong> It&#8217;s legal exclusively in Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. In New South Wales (Sydney) and Victoria (Melbourne), it&#8217;s strictly forbidden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kangaroos in the wild:<\/strong> Your best chance of spotting them is at dawn and dusk on open grassy areas or directly in national parks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When to go wildlife watching:<\/strong> Most Australian animals are nocturnal or crepuscular, so during the day they&#8217;re usually fast asleep and very difficult to find.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sanctuary versus wilderness:<\/strong> Rescue sanctuaries give you absolute certainty of encounters and fund conservation work, while the wilderness offers an authentic experience with no guarantees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Main safety rule:<\/strong> Statistically, the most dangerous elements in Australia aren&#8217;t sharks or crocodiles, but treacherous rip currents in the ocean and the fierce sun.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085ccf1ad8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085ccf1ad8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1012\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02.jpg\" alt=\"Koala in a eucalyptus tree\" class=\"wp-image-396165\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-02-1392x783.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: KobiWiki \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_You_Can_Hold_a_Koala_and_Where_Its_Forbidden\"><\/span>Where You Can Hold a Koala (and Where It&#8217;s Forbidden)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your big dream is to cuddle a fluffy koala, you need to plan your itinerary very strategically. <strong>Holding a koala is legal for legislative reasons only in Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia.<\/strong> Many tourists fly into Sydney or Melbourne expecting to simply pay for this experience, only to discover that <strong>in New South Wales and Victoria it&#8217;s completely illegal<\/strong>. Local laws protect the animals from the stress of constant handling, so you can at best photograph them up close or pat them under strict keeper supervision. But you should never fall for claims that there&#8217;s only one place in Australia where holding is allowed, because there are several legal options across the three permitted states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many years, the most famous place for this experience was the <a href=\"https:\/\/lonepinekoalasanctuary.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary<\/a> in Brisbane, which is the world&#8217;s oldest and largest koala sanctuary, founded way back in 1927. However, <strong>Lone Pine permanently ended koala holding on July 1, 2024<\/strong> and now offers visitors only a so-called &#8220;Koala Moment.&#8221; This is a paid experience where you stand next to a koala sitting on a branch, can touch it and photograph yourself with it, but everything happens without guarantee and requires advance booking. Regular admission to this massive facility, which you can also reach via the scenic Koala &#038; River Cruises boat trip, currently costs <strong>63 AUD for an adult, 45 AUD for a child, and 193 AUD for a family<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the <strong>most accessible place for holding a koala is probably <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleland Wildlife Park<\/a><\/strong> near Adelaide in South Australia. Entry to the park itself, full of freely roaming kangaroos, costs <strong>35.80 AUD for an adult, 20 AUD for a child, and 94 AUD for a whole family<\/strong>. For the special &#8220;Hold a Koala&#8221; experience you&#8217;ll pay <strong>89.50 AUD<\/strong>, it lasts thirty minutes and takes place <strong>only on Tuesday and Saturday at 2:30 PM<\/strong> for a maximum of four people aged thirteen and over. The park requires strict double check-in, and you must complete the ticket counter check-in <strong>by 2:00 PM<\/strong>, otherwise your reservation is forfeited without refund. If you don&#8217;t want to pay the extra fee, the basic admission includes a daily &#8220;Koala Close-up&#8221; between 11:00 AM and noon, which is a patting opportunity. However, the park management <strong>immediately cancels this program for safety reasons whenever temperatures exceed 32\u00b0C<\/strong>. Cleland also recently opened a brand-new Koala Loft and significantly expanded its experience offerings, so I definitely recommend checking their website for current prices and schedules just before your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sunny Queensland offers excellent options too. Very popular are the Kuranda Koala Gardens in the north near Cairns, where regular admission costs <strong>24 AUD for an adult and 12 AUD for a child<\/strong> (family for 60 AUD), or you can buy an advantageous <strong>combo of three local parks starting at 35.50 AUD<\/strong>. Another option in the tropical north is the sprawling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildlifehabitat.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas<\/a>, where an adult ticket costs <strong>50 AUD, a child&#8217;s 30 AUD, and a family&#8217;s 130 AUD<\/strong>, with the huge advantage being that <strong>this ticket is valid for five full days<\/strong>. For around <strong>90 AUD<\/strong> (59 AUD for children) you can even book the popular Breakfast with the Birds &#038; Koalas program here and enjoy vegetarian treats in the immediate presence of these adorable marsupials. If instead you&#8217;re longing to see koalas completely free in nature, head to Magnetic Island. About <strong>76 percent of this island&#8217;s area is national park<\/strong>, home to hundreds of koalas, and it&#8217;s also <strong>the northernmost limit of their natural range<\/strong>. A regular ferry runs there from Townsville for around <strong>42 AUD for a return ticket<\/strong>. Another popular wild location is Noosa National Park, which is paradoxically <strong>Australia&#8217;s most visited national park<\/strong> with over a million visitors annually, or the Kennett River area along the famous Great Ocean Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085ccf246f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085ccf246f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03.jpg\" alt=\"Kangaroos grazing at dawn\" class=\"wp-image-396167\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-03-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sergey Guk \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_and_How_to_Search_for_Animals\"><\/span>When and How to Search for Animals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To avoid disappointment with Australian nature, you need to completely adapt to the biorhythms of the local fauna. The vast majority of Australian animals are active primarily <strong>at dawn and dusk<\/strong>, when temperatures drop to tolerable levels. During the day, animals hide in the shade, rest in burrows, or doze motionless in tree canopies. If you set out on a hike at high noon when the sun is beating down mercilessly, you&#8217;ll most likely see absolutely nothing except flying birds and lizards. Searching also requires a specific approach depending on exactly what you want to see. For example, a koala sleeps up to twenty hours a day and blends perfectly with eucalyptus bark, so <strong>you need to search by constantly looking up into the branches<\/strong>, while kangaroos usually graze in the evening on large open areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The platypus is a chapter unto itself, being extremely shy and predominantly nocturnal. With platypuses, <strong>sightings are never guaranteed<\/strong>, even if you sit quietly on a riverbank for hours intently watching tiny ripples on the water surface. This very uncertainty leads many travelers to decide whether to choose the wild for observation or head to a specialized rescue sanctuary instead. It&#8217;s always good to realize that <strong>a sanctuary gives you one hundred percent certainty of an encounter<\/strong>, you can plan your visit precisely, and the admission fees directly fund rescuing injured animals and maintaining endangered species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>the wilderness offers the most authentic possible experience<\/strong>, but with absolutely no guarantee. The joy when, after two hours of careful stepping through a national park, you finally spot a wild koala in the branches simply cannot be compared to anything. Travelers agree that the ideal approach is to combine both. Visit rescue sanctuaries for animals that are very difficult to find in the wild (like the Tasmanian devil or platypus), and instead go searching for the more common animals in national parks during the cooler morning hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Most_Famous_Animals_in_Australia_and_Where_to_See_Them\"><\/span>12 Most Famous Animals in Australia and Where to See Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia is home to absolutely unique creatures you won&#8217;t encounter anywhere else on the planet. Many of them have evolved fascinating survival strategies in the harsh conditions of this continent. I&#8217;ve prepared a detailed list of twelve <strong>most famous representatives of the local fauna<\/strong> and tips on areas where you have the best chance of spotting them. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re longing to see hopping kangaroos, the remarkable platypus, or look a crocodile in the eye from a safe distance, these animals simply must be on your radar. Just remember the golden rule: the best time to observe them is always <strong>at dawn and dusk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085ccf2c19&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085ccf2c19\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1273\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05.jpg\" alt=\"Eastern Grey Kangaroo\" class=\"wp-image-396169\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05-700x495.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05-696x492.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-05-1392x984.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Eastern_Grey_Kangaroo_Feeding.jpg:  Toby Hudson\nderivative w \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Kangaroo\"><\/span>1. Kangaroo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kangaroos are the ultimate symbol of Australia, and observing them ranks among the most beautiful experiences. They live in organized groups, have incredibly powerful hind legs for long jumps, and like proper marsupials, carry their young in an abdominal pouch. They are predominantly herbivores who spend most of the hot day sleeping in the shade of trees and <strong>only become actively grazing when the cooler evening arrives<\/strong>, when they rise and slowly move to open grassy areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to many travelers&#8217; experience, the town of Halls Gap right in the heart of Grampians National Park in Victoria is an absolutely fantastic place to observe them. This location has an excellent Google rating of <strong>4.8 out of more than 4,100 reviews<\/strong>. Kangaroos here graze quite normally and without wariness <strong>right in the town on the meadow by the cricket pitch<\/strong>. If you prefer wildlife sanctuaries, Cleland Wildlife Park in South Australia is amazing (rating <strong>4.7 out of 2,737 reviews<\/strong>), where kangaroos and emus roam completely freely throughout the extensive grounds and you can even feed them with special pellets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Always set out to see kangaroos either early in the morning or just before sunset. <strong>Keep a safe distance from them<\/strong> and remember that although they look very cute, large males can be unpredictable when they feel threatened. When driving, be extremely careful because kangaroos often and unexpectedly <strong>cross country roads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085ccf404e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085ccf404e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1201\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06.jpg\" alt=\"Sleeping koala in the branches\" class=\"wp-image-396173\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-06-1392x929.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Gu Bra \/ Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Koala\"><\/span>2. Koala<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This iconic marsupial spends almost its entire life high in the crowns of eucalyptus trees. Because their diet of eucalyptus leaves is very low in nutrients and difficult to digest, <strong>koalas typically sleep eighteen to twenty hours a day<\/strong> to conserve precious energy. They are solitary creatures who communicate with surprisingly deep and loud growls you would never expect from such a small animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A very popular and reliable place to search for them in the wild is Magnetic Island in Queensland, where <strong>76 percent of the island consists of protected national park<\/strong>. It&#8217;s also the <strong>northernmost boundary of their range<\/strong> and you&#8217;ll pay roughly <strong>42 AUD for a return ferry<\/strong> from the mainland. Noosa National Park with its beautiful coastal trail also offers excellent accessibility, as does the area around Kennett River Family Caravan Park (rating <strong>4.3 out of 502 reviews<\/strong>) along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, where they often sit in trees right by the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: <strong>When searching for koalas<\/strong> you need great patience and must constantly look up at the sky, because they blend perfectly with the grey bark of trees. If you head to <strong>Magnetic Island<\/strong>, it&#8217;s recommended to go without your own car and rent a cute moke or small scooter on the island for easier mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd001e8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd001e8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1566\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07.jpg\" alt=\"Wombat\" class=\"wp-image-396175\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07-700x609.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07-1536x1336.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07-696x606.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-07-1392x1211.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Charles J. Sharp \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Wombat\"><\/span>3. Wombat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wombats are incredibly tough and stocky marsupials who most of all resemble a little bear with short legs. They are excellent diggers with enormous claws who build intricate burrow systems. One of their greatest anatomical peculiarities is the fact that they have a <strong>backwards-facing pouch<\/strong> so soil doesn&#8217;t fall into it when digging, and moreover they produce completely unique <strong>cube-shaped droppings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasmania is an absolute paradise for wombat observation. Tourists rave about the location at Ronny Creek (wonderful rating of <strong>5.0 out of 49 reviews<\/strong>) in Cradle Mountain National Park, where wombats <strong>are often visible<\/strong> right next to the wooden boardwalks. Equally fantastic is Maria Island (rating <strong>4.8 out of 190 reviews<\/strong>), which functions as a huge nature reserve with fascinating history and wild coastline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: A regular ferry to Maria Island runs from the town of Triabunna, costing <strong>59 AUD for an adult and 36.50 AUD for a child<\/strong> for a return ticket. The journey takes about thirty minutes and remember that <strong>all cars are strictly forbidden on the island<\/strong>, so you&#8217;ll move around exclusively on foot or on a rented bicycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd00695&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd00695\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08.jpg\" alt=\"Platypus\" class=\"wp-image-396178\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-08-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Charles J. Sharp \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Platypus\"><\/span>4. Platypus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>platypus<\/strong> is one of the most remarkable creatures on our planet because it belongs to the so-called monotremes\u2014mammals that lay eggs. It has a broad duck bill equipped with incredibly sensitive electroreceptors, which allow it to detect tiny movements of its prey underwater with closed eyes. It&#8217;s predominantly a nocturnal creature and observing it in the wild <strong>requires an enormous amount of luck<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Among the best-known places is Yungaburra Platypus Viewing Platform (rating <strong>4.2 out of 672 reviews<\/strong>) on Peterson Creek in the Atherton Tablelands area of Queensland, where access to the viewing platform is completely <strong>free<\/strong>. Another proven location in the south is Bombala Platypus Reserve (rating <strong>4.7 out of 166 reviews<\/strong>) in New South Wales, which offers peaceful riverbanks ideal for quiet and long waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you truly want to spot a platypus, you must arrive at the river either at early dawn or just before dusk. The basic rule is absolute silence and stillness, because the platypus is <strong>extremely shy<\/strong> and the slightest ground vibration or loud sound will immediately drive it back to the safety of its burrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd00c41&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd00c41\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09.jpg\" alt=\"Tasmanian Devil\" class=\"wp-image-396181\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-160x120.jpg 160w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-09-1392x1044.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Canley \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Tasmanian_Devil\"><\/span>5. Tasmanian Devil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>carnivorous marsupial<\/strong> with enormous jaw bite strength earned its name thanks to the terrifying screeches it emits during fights over food. They are predominantly scavengers who fulfill an incredibly important cleaning role in the Tasmanian ecosystem. Unfortunately, in recent decades their population has been drastically decimated by a specific and <strong>highly contagious facial tumor disease<\/strong>, which has made them an endangered species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Experienced guides agree that <strong>you virtually won&#8217;t see this creature in the wild anymore<\/strong>, so realistic chances are exclusively at rescue sanctuaries. An excellent choice is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bonorong.com.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary<\/a> near Hobart (rating <strong>4.7 out of 4,622 reviews<\/strong>), which operates an active rescue service and offers great day and night tours. Another option is the innovative Tasmanian Devil Unzoo (rating <strong>4.4 out of 1,653 reviews<\/strong>) near Port Arthur, which presents itself as a concept without traditional cages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: When planning a trip to Tasmania, keep in mind that currently <strong>the H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed on the island<\/strong>. Rescue sanctuaries like Bonorong remain open, but check their website in advance for any temporary safety measures and operational changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd0102e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd0102e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1222\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10.jpg\" alt=\"Little Penguin\" class=\"wp-image-396183\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10-700x475.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10-1536x1043.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10-696x473.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-10-1392x945.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: JJ Harrison (https:\/\/www.jjharrison.com.au\/) \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Little_Penguin\"><\/span>6. Little Penguin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Little Penguin<\/strong> is the smallest member of its species in the world, growing to a height of just thirty centimeters and weighing barely one kilogram. They spend the entire day hunting small fish in the open sea and return to their burrows on land <strong>only under cover of darkness<\/strong> to avoid hungry predators. Watching these tiny creatures waddle en masse from the waves onto the beach is an incredible experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most famous commercial attraction is the legendary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penguins.org.au\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Phillip Island Penguin Parade<\/a> in Victoria (rated <strong>4.4 from over 12,600 reviews<\/strong>), operated by an organization managing over <strong>1,980 hectares<\/strong> of beaches and bushland in the region. A great alternative is the harbor pier in the Melbourne suburb of St Kilda, where a wild urban colony lives and where viewing is completely free. However, you should cross off Granite Island in South Australia from older recommendations, as the penguins have sadly <strong>completely disappeared<\/strong> from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: While penguin watching in Melbourne&#8217;s St Kilda remains free, <strong>a free online reservation has been mandatory since December 2024<\/strong> through the official portal, with new slots opening every Tuesday. Wherever you go, remember that it is absolutely forbidden to use any flash when taking photos, as it would permanently damage the penguins&#8217; eyesight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd013d8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd013d8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1652\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11.jpg\" alt=\"Quokka on Rottnest Island\" class=\"wp-image-396185\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11-300x275.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11-700x642.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11-768x705.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11-1536x1410.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11-696x639.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-11-1392x1278.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: en:User:SeanMack \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Quokka\"><\/span>7. Quokka<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small, stocky marsupial the size of a domestic cat has earned the nickname &#8220;<strong>the happiest animal in the world<\/strong>&#8221; thanks to its specific jaw structure, which creates a perpetual and very photogenic smile. <strong>Quokkas are extremely curious<\/strong>, friendly, and unlike many other Australian animals, they have virtually no fear of humans, so they often approach you with great interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their home and absolutely undisputed center of their population is <strong>Rottnest Island<\/strong>, a picturesque island located just off the coast of Western Australia near Perth. This island is a protected reserve <strong>with no car traffic<\/strong>, where you&#8217;ll encounter quokkas at nearly every turn, whether you&#8217;re exploring remote bays by bike or simply sitting down for coffee at the main visitor center by the harbor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: While quokkas are very cute and accustomed to human presence, they are still wild animals. It is <strong>strictly forbidden to feed them anything<\/strong>, as human food causes them serious health problems, and you should not touch them at all. On the island, <strong>hefty fines<\/strong> apply for violating these rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd0178e&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd0178e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1689\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Cassowary\" class=\"wp-image-396187\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12-700x657.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12-768x721.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12-1536x1441.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12-696x653.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-12-1392x1306.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Dinkum \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Cassowary\"><\/span>8. Cassowary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Southern Cassowary<\/strong> simply looks like a living dinosaur. This enormous flightless bird, which can weigh up to sixty kilograms, has a distinctive bony casque on its head, a bright blue neck, and <strong>deadly dagger-like claws<\/strong> on its feet. It&#8217;s a solitary rainforest dweller that plays a crucial role in dispersing seeds of large tropical trees that other animals cannot swallow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your best chance of encountering this majestic bird is in the dense rainforests of northern Queensland, specifically in the wider Daintree area, where scientists estimate around <strong>1,500 to 2,500 individuals<\/strong> live. They often appear unexpectedly at the edges of rainforest roads or while wandering around the beaches at Cape Tribulation, where the dense tropical rainforest descends directly to the edge of the Coral Sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Cassowaries can be incredibly aggressive when they feel threatened and can defend themselves very fiercely. The fundamental rule is never to feed the animals and <strong>never approach their young<\/strong>, as adult birds protect them with tremendous fervor. If you encounter a cassowary, slowly and calmly back away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd01b43&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd01b43\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1175\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13.jpg\" alt=\"Saltwater Crocodile\" class=\"wp-image-396190\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13-700x457.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13-1536x1003.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13-696x454.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-13-1392x909.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Bernard DUPONT from FRANCE \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Saltwater_Crocodile\"><\/span>9. Saltwater Crocodile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Saltwater Crocodile<\/strong>, called simply &#8220;saltie&#8221; in Australia, is the largest and most massive reptile on our planet, capable of growing over six meters long. It&#8217;s a perfect and very patient predator that can wait motionless underwater for hours and <strong>attack with explosive speed<\/strong>. It can live both in saltwater at river mouths and deep inland in freshwater swamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to observe these giants safely in the wild, head out on a river cruise in Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory (rated <strong>4.5 from 1,556 reviews<\/strong>), which is home to thousands of individuals. For those who prefer the safety of solid barriers, the legendary Australia Zoo in Queensland (rated <strong>4.7 from 25,684 reviews<\/strong>), made famous by Steve Irwin, is an excellent choice. General admission costs <strong>76.95 AUD for adults and 51.95 AUD for children<\/strong> (family ticket 229.25 AUD), and you should definitely set aside a full day for your visit, as the crocodile show in the giant arena is truly spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: In northern Australia, strictly follow the government&#8217;s <strong>Be Crocwise<\/strong> safety program. Never swim in unmarked rivers or wetlands and carefully respect all warning signs near water. These are predators that don&#8217;t negotiate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd01eb7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd01eb7\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1204\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14.jpg\" alt=\"Dolphins off the Australian coast\" class=\"wp-image-396193\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14-700x468.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14-696x466.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-14-1392x931.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Andy Tootell andytoots \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Dolphin\"><\/span>10. Dolphin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bottlenose dolphins<\/strong> are among the most beloved marine mammals, and the Australian coast is their great home. They are incredibly intelligent, playful, and often joyfully race alongside boats or surf in waves close to shore. They live <strong>in complex social groups<\/strong>, and their communication continues to fascinate marine biologists from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A unique location is the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary, which is the <strong>world&#8217;s first urban dolphin sanctuary<\/strong> spanning 118 square kilometers. You can head out with Port River Cruises, with tours costing around <strong>55 AUD<\/strong>. Amazing experiences are also offered by Temptation Sailing in nearby Glenelg, where a classic Dolphin Watch costs <strong>from 92 AUD<\/strong> and active swimming with wild dolphins <strong>from 154 AUD<\/strong>. The visitor center at Monkey Mia in Western Australia is also well-known (rated <strong>4.2 from 3,062 reviews<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: If you&#8217;re planning to visit Monkey Mia, be very careful with your planning. <strong>The evening feeding of wild dolphins at sunset is reserved ONLY for hotel guests<\/strong>. Day visitors must leave the area around four in the afternoon, so if you want to experience this, you must stay overnight at the local resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd0221a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd0221a\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1333\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15.jpg\" alt=\"Humpback whale off the Australian coast\" class=\"wp-image-396195\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15-700x518.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15-1536x1137.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15-696x515.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-15-1392x1031.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Pleiadesjump \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Whale\"><\/span>11. Whale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Whale migration<\/strong> along the Australian coast is one of the most breathtaking natural spectacles. The southern coast is home to massive Southern Right Whales, which swim here from the icy waters of Antarctica to <strong>give birth to calves and regain their strength<\/strong> in protected bays. Conversely, the warmer waters further north attract smaller but equally fascinating species.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can best observe Southern Right Whales from the high cliffs on the southern mainland coast during the period <strong>from June to September<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re after something truly exclusive, head to the Great Barrier Reef for Dwarf Minke Whales. They appear here <strong>only during a brief window in June and July<\/strong>, and while this area is the <strong>most famous place in the world<\/strong> for snorkeling with them, it&#8217;s certainly not the only location. Operators in Western Australia offer excellent facilities, such as Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours (perfect rating of <strong>5.0 from 346 reviews<\/strong>) or Ningaloo Discovery (rated <strong>4.9 from 633 reviews<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: Whale watching is always highly <strong>dependent on weather<\/strong> and ocean currents. If you suffer from seasickness, book a tour on a larger and more stable catamaran and <strong>take preventive medication<\/strong> well in advance while still on land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd02617&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd02617\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16.jpg\" alt=\"Sea turtle over coral reef\" class=\"wp-image-396197\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-16-1392x928.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Nicole McLachlan \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Sea_Turtle\"><\/span>12. Sea Turtle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Loggerhead sea turtles<\/strong> and other species of marine turtles are ancient inhabitants of the world&#8217;s oceans that return to Australian beaches with unerring precision. Females are able to swim back after many years to the exact same beach where they themselves were born to <strong>lay dozens of fragile leathery eggs<\/strong> deep in the sand, from which tiny hatchlings emerge after several weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tropical islands on the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef offer fantastic conditions for safely observing them, particularly Heron Island and Lady Elliot Island. The actual <strong>nesting and egg-laying takes place from November to March<\/strong>, while the moving <strong>hatching of baby turtles can be observed from January to May<\/strong>. These islands function as strictly protected eco-resorts with maximum emphasis on nature conservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Tip: When observing turtles in the evening, absolutely uncompromising rules apply. You must maintain a <strong>safe distance of at least 10 metres<\/strong>, it is strictly forbidden to use any torches or camera flashes, and under no circumstances should you touch freshly hatched hatchlings that instinctively find their way to the ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd02a43&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd02a43\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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.5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reserves_and_Parks_Worth_a_Detour\"><\/span>Reserves and Parks Worth a Detour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to be truly certain of encountering local fauna, I&#8217;ve prepared a <strong>comprehensive table<\/strong> of the <strong>best-rated places<\/strong> across the states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Place<\/th><th>State<\/th><th>Google Rating<\/th><th>What to Go For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody><tr><td><strong>Australia Zoo<\/strong><\/td><td>Queensland (QLD)<\/td><td>4.7 (25,684 reviews)<\/td><td>Steve Irwin&#8217;s legacy, giant crocodile shows, rescue hospital<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary<\/strong><\/td><td>Queensland (QLD)<\/td><td>4.6 (13,322 reviews)<\/td><td>World&#8217;s oldest koala sanctuary with enormous tradition<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Cleland Wildlife Park<\/strong><\/td><td>South Australia (SA)<\/td><td>4.7 (2,737 reviews)<\/td><td>Free-roaming kangaroos and legal koala holding<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong><\/td><td>Tasmania (TAS)<\/td><td>4.7 (4,622 reviews)<\/td><td>Rescue of endangered Tasmanian devils and nocturnal feeding<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Phillip Island Penguin Parade<\/strong><\/td><td>Victoria (VIC)<\/td><td>4.4 (12,661 reviews)<\/td><td>Evening viewing of little penguin colony<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Caversham Wildlife Park<\/strong><\/td><td>Western Australia (WA)<\/td><td>4.6 (9,411 reviews)<\/td><td>Face-to-face animal encounters and brilliant farm shows<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Kakadu National Park<\/strong><\/td><td>Northern Territory (NT)<\/td><td>4.5 (1,556 reviews)<\/td><td>Observing giant saltwater crocodiles in wild rivers<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td><strong>Grampians National Park<\/strong><\/td><td>Victoria (VIC)<\/td><td>4.8 (4,154 reviews)<\/td><td>Wild kangaroos grazing right by the town of Halls Gap<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd02dd8&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd02dd8\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1350\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" 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fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Kgbo \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dangerous_Wildlife_in_Australia_Whats_Myth_and_Whats_Not\"><\/span>Dangerous Wildlife in Australia: What&#8217;s Myth and What&#8217;s Not<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia has a worldwide reputation as a continent where seemingly every spider and snake is trying to kill you, but the actual reality is far more sober and full of unnecessary myths. Take the feared saltwater crocodile, for example. Its range is clearly defined and stretches <strong>from the town of Broome in the west, through the entire Northern Territory to the town of Gladstone in Queensland<\/strong>. In these areas the government&#8217;s <strong>Be Crocwise<\/strong> programme applies, which states clearly: don&#8217;t swim in rivers, estuaries or unexplored wetlands. However, if you head to <strong>crater lakes like Eacham and Barrine, you can swim there without worry because they have no inflow and crocodiles simply can&#8217;t get into them<\/strong>. Crocodiles command enormous respect, but statistically they&#8217;re responsible for <strong>only about 1 to 2 fatal attacks per year<\/strong> across the entire country. For interest, I&#8217;ll add that the famous giant crocodile <strong>Cassius, who lived in captivity on Green Island for many years, sadly died in October 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another major scare is venomous jellyfish, specifically the deadly box jellyfish and the tiny irukandji. Many guides will frighten you with the so-called &#8220;stinger season&#8221;, which runs roughly from October to May, but the fact is that this <strong>season doesn&#8217;t apply uniformly to the entire coast<\/strong>. While at northern Fitzroy Island you need to be very careful, the more southerly Lady Musgrave Island doesn&#8217;t have a jellyfish season at all, and agencies like Cruise Whitsundays will lend you a protective suit year-round just to be safe. If a sting does occur, <strong>basic first aid is immediate dousing of the wound with ordinary vinegar<\/strong>, which stops the release of further toxins. Remember though that for a sting from the tiny <strong>irukandji jellyfish, no antivenin exists yet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s also a lot of talk about the perfectly camouflaged stonefish, which you can accidentally step on in shallow waters, which is why sturdy water shoes are always recommended. Here too the first aid is quite surprising \u2013 you must immerse the wound in hot water at a temperature of at least 45 \u00b0C, which breaks down the protein venom. Despite this fish&#8217;s terrifying reputation though, there are <strong>only 2 documented deaths<\/strong> in Australian history, from 1915 and 2010. Similarly, reef sharks (whitetip and blacktip) are practically harmless to divers. You know what the real and biggest killer is? Guides and lifeguards agree that <strong>treacherous rip currents in the ocean kill far more people in Australia than bushfires, floods, cyclones and sharks combined<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re unexpectedly caught by such a current, the essential rule is don&#8217;t panic and always swim parallel to the shore, never try to fight the force of the water towards the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad085cd03157&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad085cd03157\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1099\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic sign warning of kangaroos\" class=\"wp-image-396204\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19-700x427.jpg 700w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19-1536x938.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19-696x425.jpg 696w, https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/australie-clanky-zvirata-v-australii-19-1392x850.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Sklmsta \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wildlife_on_the_Roads\"><\/span>Wildlife on the Roads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Driving in Australia, especially outside major cities, requires enormous caution and understanding of wildlife behaviour. As I&#8217;ve mentioned, animals like kangaroos and wombats are most active <strong>at dawn, dusk and in the middle of the night<\/strong>. At precisely these times they pose an enormous danger on rural roads because they&#8217;re dazzled by car headlights and often jump completely unexpectedly under the wheels. If you&#8217;re heading into the remote outback, driving after dark is strongly discouraged because a collision with a large animal away from civilisation can have fatal consequences not only for the car but also for the passengers.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:parameter>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The golden and absolutely crucial rule when an unavoidable collision with a kangaroo occurs is: <strong>whatever you do, don't swerve<\/strong>. If an animal jumps into your path, you should only brake hard and slow down in a straight line. Swerving the steering at high speed usually ends with a hard crash into a tree or the car rolling into a ditch, which has far worse consequences than the actual collision with the animal. Tasmania in particular requires extreme caution, having the unfortunate reputation of being the island with the highest number of animals struck on roads. 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Sharp \/ Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Not_to_Disturb_Wildlife\"><\/span>How Not to Disturb Wildlife<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Respect for nature should be an absolute priority for every visitor. The first and most important ethical rule is to <strong>never feed wild animals<\/strong> outside places where it's expressly permitted and supervised by experts. A morsel of human food can cause serious digestive problems for dingoes or quokkas and also teaches them to lose their natural fear of humans, which often leads to them being euthanised for safety reasons. Similarly, you must learn to respect animals' personal space. With nesting sea turtles a strict <strong>distance of at least 10 metres<\/strong> applies, and you shouldn't approach cassowaries or wild dingoes at all because they can be unpredictable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photography is a chapter in itself. With penguins and sea turtles an absolute and strict <strong>ban on using any flash<\/strong> applies, which can permanently blind and disorient animals to such an extent that they can't find their way back to the water or to their young. If you want to be sure your money is going the right way, look for operators with certification from Ecotourism Australia. They award grades of <strong>Ecotourism and Advanced Ecotourism<\/strong>, which you can easily verify in the Green Travel Guide online directory. But watch out for fraudulent agencies that like to claim the invented label \"Nature Tourism\" \u2013 such a level doesn't actually exist in the official system at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent months, unexpected global events have also affected wildlife protection. For example, <strong>avian flu H5N1<\/strong> has sadly been confirmed in Tasmania and other areas. Some popular parks, such as Tasmania's Bonorong or Cleland near Adelaide, have therefore introduced temporary safety measures to protect their bird residents. It's always sensible to check their official websites before travelling and verify whether the facility is operating in normal mode or whether you'll encounter any minor restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_Next\"><\/span>Where to Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you're tempted to explore more of this amazing continent and want to polish your itinerary to perfection, definitely check out our other detailed guides. We've prepared a huge overview on the topic <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/dovolena-v-australii\/\">Holiday in Australia: 30 Most Beautiful Places + Practical Tips<\/a>, where you'll find plenty of inspiration. For lovers of big cities with a relaxed atmosphere I warmly recommend the articles <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/brisbane\/\">Brisbane, Australia: 20 Tips for What to See and Do<\/a> and also <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/adelaide\/\">Adelaide, Australia: 18 Tips for What to See and Do<\/a>. More interested in the tropics and snorkelling? Then don't miss the practical guide <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/cairns\/\">Cairns and Daintree: 18 Tips for What to See in the Gateway to the Tropics<\/a> and the detailed breakdown <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/velky-barierovy-utes\/\">Great Barrier Reef: Tours, Prices and How to Experience It<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quokkas can be photographed practically only in one place and we describe it in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/rottnest-island\/\">Rottnest Island, Australia: 12 Tips for What to See \u2013 Quokkas and Beaches<\/a>. For whale sharks people head to the reef described in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/ningaloo-reef\/\">Ningaloo Reef, Australia: 12 Places and Experiences Worth It<\/a>. We also write about rip currents and safe swimming in the article <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/plaze-v-sydney\/\">Beaches in Sydney: 12 Best and Which Is for Whom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266000\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_legally_hold_a_koala_in_Australia\"><\/span>Where can I legally hold a koala in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For legislative reasons, this experience is legal exclusively in three states: Queensland, South Australia, and Western Australia. In New South Wales (Sydney) and Victoria (Melbourne), holding koalas is strictly prohibited\u2014there you can at most photograph them or gently pat them under supervision.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266001\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_see_kangaroos_hopping_around_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Will I see kangaroos hopping around in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, you'll definitely see them, but you need to know when to go. Kangaroos sleep in the shade during the day, so the best time to look for them is at dawn or in the early evening, when they move en masse to open grassy areas and pastures. A fantastic spot is, for example, the town of Halls Gap.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266002\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_I_have_the_best_chance_of_seeing_a_platypus\"><\/span>Where do I have the best chance of seeing a platypus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The platypus is a nocturnal and extremely shy creature, so spotting one is never guaranteed. Travelers recommend heading out at dawn to the Yungaburra platform in Queensland or to Bombala Platypus Reserve. By the water, you must be absolutely quiet and still.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266003\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Australian_nature_really_that_deadly_dangerous\"><\/span>Is Australian nature really that deadly dangerous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It's not as bad as popular myths claim. Statistically, the biggest danger in Australia isn't sharks, snakes, or crocodiles, but treacherous rip currents in the ocean and harsh sun. Animal attacks are extremely rare if you follow basic safety rules and warning signs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266004\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_sanctuary_or_the_wild_better_value\"><\/span>Is a sanctuary or the wild better value?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Both have great value, and ideally you should combine them. A sanctuary (like Cleland or Bonorong) gives you the certainty that you'll really see animals up close, and you'll also support their conservation. The wild, on the other hand, offers the most authentic experience of searching, even if without any guarantee of success.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266005\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_best_time_to_observe_Australian_animals\"><\/span>When is the best time to observe Australian animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Whether you're looking for kangaroos, koalas, or platypuses, the golden rule is to head out very early in the morning at dawn, or alternatively in the early evening before dusk. During the hot day, the vast majority of Australian fauna hides from the sun.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266006\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_see_a_Tasmanian_devil_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Will I see a Tasmanian devil in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You practically won't see one in the wild anymore, because their population has unfortunately been severely decimated by facial tumor disease. The only realistic and reliable option is specialized rescue centers in Tasmania, such as the highly rated Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266007\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_wild_animals\"><\/span>Can I feed wild animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Under no circumstances should you feed wild animals. Human food (like baked goods or fruit) causes them fatal health problems, and they also lose their wariness of humans, which often leads to their euthanization. Feeding is only allowed at selected rescue centers and exclusively with special pellets from handlers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266008\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_you_observe_little_penguins\"><\/span>Where can you observe little penguins?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most famous spot is the legendary Phillip Island Penguin Parade near Melbourne. You can also observe them right in the St Kilda suburb of Melbourne, which is free, but since December 2024 you need to arrange a mandatory online reservation.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1787661266009\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sharks_on_the_coast_a_real_risk\"><\/span>Are sharks on the coast a real risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sharks generate a lot of media fear, but statistically it's an absolutely minimal risk. Common reef sharks are also practically harmless to divers and swimmers. 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