Learn and discover

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

Ever wondered what every day is like for a Marine Park Ranger on South Australia’s coast? Meet Nikki, a Senior Marine Park Ranger for the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary and Encounter Marine Park. 

Deck the halls with these South Australian native species that capture the essence of Christmas in Australia.

The festive season is a time for joy, giving, and creating lasting memories with loved ones. But with all the celebrations, Christmas can leave behind more than just good memories.

It’s the stunning walking trail that follows the photographic journey of one of Australia’s early giants of the medium, Harold Cazneaux. Discover the Spirt of Endurance Trail at Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park.

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.

Significant Adnyamathanha rock paintings at Arkaroo Rock (Akurra Adnya) are now easier to view after the installation of a beautifully designed new screen and upgraded viewing area, and careful cleaning. Here’s how you can experience this cultural treasure.

Get to know South Australia’s most commonly-sighted wombat species – which can run almost as fast as Usain Bolt.

If you’ve ever wondered ‘how can I tell if this is a native rat?’ this one is for you. Get to know some of our state’s native rodents and how to tell them apart from their feral counterparts. 

Did you know that there are migratory shorebirds that return to Adelaide each year to spend summer feeding along our coastline to avoid the artctic winter in the northern hemisphere, in places like Russia and Alaska?

From re-vegetating native plants to re-introducing animals lost from our environment, find out how SA is repairing biodiversity and why it’s so important.