Spinifex hopping mouse

Meet the tiny jumper built for the Outback! With spring-loaded legs and clever burrows, the spinifex hopping mouse zips around Dreamworld’s Arid area, showing off its desert survival skills.

Adapted for desert life

Found in Australia’s arid heart, these tiny hoppers thrive in sandy, hot habitats, foraging on seeds, plants, and insects. They’re more active at night when desert temperatures are cooler.

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Eastern grey kangarooCorroboree & Australian Wildlife

Eastern grey kangaroo

Macropus giganteus

Animal group: Mammal

Habitat: Woodlands

Conservation status: Least concern

With their powerful leaps and calm gaze, eastern grey kangaroos are true icons of Australian wildlife. Spot them grazing, lounging, or bounding across the Woodlands, bringing the Aussie bush to life.

Red kangarooCorroboree & Australian Wildlife

Red kangaroo

Osphranter rufus

Animal group: Mammal

Habitat: Arid

Conservation status: Least concern

Australia’s largest and most powerful marsupial, the red kangaroo thrives across the arid landscapes. With strength and adaptability, they’re built to endure even the harshest climates.

Tiger Island

Tiger

Pantheris tigris

Animal group: Exotic

Conservation status: Critically endangered

With their iconic stripes and powerful presence, tigers are some of the most recognisable big cats in the world.

Greater bilbyCorroboree & Australian Wildlife

Greater bilby

Macrotis lagotis

Animal group: Mammal

Habitat: Arid

Conservation status: Vulnerable

With their big ears and even bigger charm, Greater bilbies are a rare sight in the wild and a favourite here at Dreamworld. Visit the Bilby Discovery Centre to catch a glimpse of these unique creatures and learn how we’re working to protect their future.