Animal encounters

If you’ve spent time strolling along Adelaide’s metro beaches or jetties, you might have spotted a long-nosed fur seal or the occasional Australian sea lion floating in the shallows.

Got an uninvited house guest? Stop! Put down that mouse trap! Your little visitor may not be a mouse at all, but a native antechinus! And if it is, here’s what you need to do.

Every winter tens of thousands of giant Australian cuttlefish congregate in SA. Learn where, why and how to swim with them.

Learn all about the whales that visit South Australian shores and where, when and how to spot these magnificent creatures.

Did you know SA is blessed with three different species of freshwater turtle? Find out which species can be found in our state, and why they are in fact environmental heroes in a half-shell.

There’s more to butterflies than meets the eye. Find out how they can help the environment – and how you can attract them to your garden.

Learn about local frog species, their calls and how they are a good indicator of a thriving, healthy ecosystem.

As the weather warms up, you might be keen to know about ways you can support local wildlife. Here are the basics.

Find out how South Australian ecologists are creating an island refuge for at-risk native animals.

Discover the captivating world of Seal Bay’s cherished residents on Kangaroo Island by preparing for your visit with these fast facts.