The Echidna

Echidnas (Tachyglossus Aculeatus Setosus)

These delightfully awkward spiny, long beaked animals may not look anything like a Platypus but the two are actually related. Find out how these intelligent little bulldozers of the bush live and why they are related to the Platypus on a tour through our famous echidna garden.
 
Meet big Thomas, Edwina and Eddie as they wander around your feet. The Echidna is another must-see animal for your bucket list. They will win you over.

Open 7 days a week

Feb to Dec 18th

10.00 am to 3.30 pm – last tour 3.00 pm

Dec 19th to Jan 31st

9.30 am to 4.30 pm – Last tour 4.00 pm

Closed Christmas Day only

Open all Easter and School Holidays

Inspection Head Wharf
200 Flinders Street, Beauty Point, TAS 7270

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