20 Years of platypus conservation celebrated at PlatypusWatch party
© Wildlife Qld 25 October 2023 Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch program, dedicated to the monitoring and preservation of platypus populations in Queensland, marked its remarkable two-decade journey with a ‘Platy Party’ held at the Pooh Corner...
Vote to Name the Platypus Chocolate
Vote now to name Maleny Chocolate Co.’s delightful new chocolate platypus! The judges have selected 5 shortlisted names from the naming contest entries. You now have the opportunity to vote for your favourite name. Finalists: Laney Obi Percy Penny Marlow Voting...
PlatypusWatch Walk & Talk South Pine River
Join Wildlife Queensland PlatypusWatch for a morning walk along South Pine River, talking about the fascinating world of the platypus. Ecologist Dr Tamielle Brunt will speak about their charismatic biology, conservation and importance in a freshwater system. She will...
Vote now: Platypus chocolate naming contest down to 5 finalists
3 October 2023 Public voting is now open for the Name the Platypus Chocolate contest, which will ultimately determine the official name for Maleny Chocolate Co.’s delightful new chocolate creation. Maleny Chocolate Co. and Wildlife Queensland reviewed 277 entries to...
Wildlife Queensland Platy Party
Join Wildlife Queensland for a fun, fact-filled morning to celebrate 20 years of PlatypusWatch. Learn about our PlatypusWatch project achievements over 20 years. Join ecologist Tamielle Brunt on a walk and talk. Morning tea included — help us eat birthday cake!...
PlatypusWatch: 20 Years protecting Queensland’s iconic platypus population
29 September 2023 Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch program has been monitoring and protecting platypus in Queensland for 20 years! PlatypusWatch will celebrate this milestone on 22 October 2023 with a Platy Party at Pooh Corner Environmental Centre. Join us...
Help “Name the Platypus Chocolate” and WIN!
11 September 2023(Last updated: 12 September 2023) This September, Wildlife Queensland and Maleny Chocolate Co. are inviting Australian residents to “Name the Platypus Chocolate”. The online naming contest, which runs from 11 – 28 September, gives one...
PlatypusWatch Planting Day
Register via Eventbrite Come and be a part of Wildlife Queensland’s PlatypusWatch Planting Day! This event includes planting native trees to help support the local Windaroo Creek riparian corridor, followed by an informative ‘walk and...
Platypus spotting in Brisbane — Pullenvale
Book now via Eventbrite. This September, Brisbane City Council, Wildlife Queensland and ACF are joining forces to promote platypus conservation across the city. Join Wildlife Queensland PlatypusWatch Project Officer Tamielle Brunt on an afternoon stroll along a creek...
Platypus spotting in Brisbane — Bridgeman Downs
Book now via Eventbrite This September, Brisbane City Council, Wildlife Queensland and ACF are joining forces to promote platypus conservation across the city. Join Wildlife Queensland PlatypusWatch Project Officer Tamielle Brunt on an afternoon stroll along a creek...