Meet the ambassadors of David Fleay Wildlife Park

Coming to David Fleay Wildlife Park as a joey in need of care after the Binna Burra bushfires, Daisy is a survivor. While her mother couldn’t be saved, thankfully Daisy’s injuries were treatable. While she can’t be released back into the wild due to their long-term impacts, that hasn’t stopped her from living her best life.

With Daisy thriving under the care of the park’s Rangers, she’s now settled into her best life as a wildlife ambassador. Why not spend some time visiting her and the rest of the koala crew? Take the opportunity to learn about the unique challenges facing her species and learn how you can contribute to their conservation.

Waddirrang (platypus) – A star that fits the bill

The proper care of platypuses like Waddirrang is a team effort. With a vet to consult on a balanced diet that includes earth worms, live crayfish, and mealworms, Waddirrang wants for nothing.

In fact, her custom-designed enclosure allows Rangers to stimulate a range of natural environments to encourage Waddirrang’s natural behaviours. Even the ambiance of a summer storm is scheduled into her care routine.

Between underwater acrobatics, Waddirrang helps inspire a deeper appreciation for platypus conservation and the protection of their natural habitat. A visit to Fleay's makes it easy to see why she’s a fan favourite.

Frisby (crocodile) – Patience is a crocodile

While people often think of the phenomenal strength of crocodiles, their patience is no less deadly. Due to their immense size, energy must be conserved. Watching prey for up to three days, they’ll wait for the perfect time to strike before bursting from their submerged hiding spot.

As a resident wildlife ambassador at the park, Frisby helps visitors understand the importance of respecting a crocodile’s stealth and patient strategy. Through his presence, guests learn why it’s so important to be Crocwise by respecting crocodile habitats, staying alert near waterways, and knowing how to stay safe. You may visit the crocodile enclosure and think no-one's home, but Frisby is. Just like his counterparts in the wild, he can hide out of sight below the surface of the water for hours.

River and Dune – Double dingo trouble

They say the nose knows, and that’s especially true of David Fleay Wildlife Park’s pair of dingo ambassadors. Now well into adolescence, these two troublemakers are starting to look a lot like their more mature counterparts, though they still have a little way to go.

Enrichment activities for this pair leverage their natural scent-seeking behaviours with the help of some well-placed food items, replicating the way they would hunt and scavenge in the wild.  Most importantly, they help show visitors how and why to be dingo-safe anywhere they may run across these incredible predators in the wild.

Cyclone (cassowary) – Cyclone by name, cyclone by nature

An unmissable feature of the park, Cyclone the cassowary commands attention wherever she goes. Unlike Bunji, the park’s adolescent male, Cyclone’s colours are fully developed, and stunning to see in person. Even when she’s hiding in the park's replica wet tropics rainforest habitat, her signature ‘boom’ can be heard across the park. You’ll have to listen closely though, as the sound is so low it’s near the edge of human hearing!

Both Cyclone and Bunji also help provide visitors with the information they need to remain Cass-o-wary whenever they’re confronted with these phenomenal birds while out on park.

Remember, your visit is more than just an adventure; it’s a chance to connect with the incredible habitats our wildlife call home. Share the passion our Rangers have for protection and conservation. Learn how you can become an environmental guardian and stand alongside our Rangers in safeguarding Queensland’s natural wonders for generations to come. Whether you’re keen to explore the mysteries of the Nocturnal House or stroll through the charm of Wallaby Way, there’s something to pique everyone’s curiosity.

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