National Threatened Species Day

Date posted: 05 September 2016

Have you met the threatened species who call Cleland Wildlife Park home?

This Wednesday, 7 September is National Threatened Species Day. The day commemorates the death of the last remaining Tasmanian tiger (also known as the thylacine) at Hobart Zoo in 1936.

It is a time to reflect on what happened in the past and how we can protect our threatened species in the future.

From Monday, 5 September to Friday, 9 September, visit our front desk and ask our friendly staff for a threatened species list with your park map. Visit them all and find out more about these amazing animals that we work to protect.

Dates: Monday, 5 September to Friday, 9 September
Time: during park opening hours
Cost: Free with park entry
Suitable for all ages