The Wild Places - Urban Family Trail is now closed
Autumn School Holidays: Friday 12 - Sunday 28 April

An exciting adventure that brings together the wonders of Australian wildlife and the charm of some of our local town centres!

Visit Balgowlah Heights, Elanora, Forestville, Avalon  or Dee Why's Meriton Square these school holidays keeping your eyes peeled for adorable wildlife in participating business windows. Each Aussie animal features a QR code waiting to be scanned! Explore your town centre, discover wild animal facts and support local businesses as you go.

You’ll be in with a chance to win a great prize from our Coastal Environment Centre.

 

The trails are now closed - thank you to all the families that took part. The winning names have been drawn and families will be contacted this week. 

The winners: 

  • Avalon: Team Avalon Hunters
  • Balgowlah Heights: Team Maggie Pies
  • Dee Why: Team Field
  • Elanora Heights: Team Harlie
  • Forestville: Team Zheng

And the Answers to the trail questions - How did you do? 

What is a  group of Quokkas called? A shakka
How does a Bluetongue protect itself? Drops it's tail
How many Possum species are known in Australia? 23
What do Australians call Koalas for fun? Drop Bears
What is a baby Platypus called? A puggle
What do Echidnas and Platypuses have in common? Both lay eggs
What is a group of Magpies called? Tidings
What are baby Tasmanian Devil's called?  Imps
How fast can an Emu run? 45km/h 
What shape is Wombat poo?  Cube
What is the highest recorded Kangaroo Jump? 9m