Wildlife of Adelaide and South Australia. Adelaide Bound - info and links for those migrating to Australia

There are many animals native to Australia as well as a few spiders, snakes and bugs! The majority are not life threatening if you do get bitten but it is a good idea to know a bit about the spiders etc that you may come across and what they are capable of.

The websites listed below will provide a guide to identifying various spiders, bugs, birds and wildlife in Adelaide and the surrounding areas. Get to know what to avoid or what to go and see!

For many being able to feed Kangaroos hopping around fields or to cuddle a Koala is one of the first things they want to do on arrival to Australia. There are plenty of places around Adelaide and South Australia where you can get up close and personal with a wide range of animals and learn about conservation. We have listed a few of the places below for you to visit.

Australian spiders and bugs

About Spiders - guide to Australian spiders

Huntsman Spider - Huntsman Spider information

Redback Spider - identifying and behaviours of the Redback Spider

Spiders - identify and behaviours

Spiders - a guide to the spiders of Australia and what they look like.

Spiders - Spiders of Australia

White Tip Spiders - Factsheet on white tip spiders

Wildlife in Australia

Animal Photos - see Australian Animals for yourself online with this selection of photos

Australian Animals - Unique Australian Animals and Birds

Australian Animals - providing links to learning about Australian Animals

Australian Outback Animals - Guide to animals living in the outback

Australian Fauna - Guide to Animals of Australia

Birds - Guide to bird life of Australia

Plants and Animals - Plants and Animals listed by National Park

Possums - information and what to do if you find a Possum

South Australian Wildlife - guide to native animals and where to find them

Threatened Species - Information on threatened wildlife within Australia

Visiting wildlife at Zoos and parks

Adelaide Hills Wilderness Lodge - resort-type facilities in a wilderness environment

Adelaide Wildlife Trail - where to see a range of South Australian Animals

Adelaide Zoo - Adelaide Zoo is set in Adelaide with over 3000 animals

Animal Barn - miniature farm where you can host children's birthday parties and more

Cleland Wildlife Park -Stunning natural bush land where you can feed Kangaroos in Cleland Park

Dundee Hotel and Wildlife - Range of animals and wildlife show located in Murray Bridge

Glen Forest Tourist Park - Animals and other entertainment

Gorge Wildlife Park - Koalas for you to cuddle or pat at Cuddly Creek Park

Hahndorf Farm Barn - A unique blend of farm and wildlife at Hahndorf Farm Barn

Kangaroo Island - Kangaroo Island is one of the world's unspoiled wildernesses

Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours - A unique wildlife experience

Monarto Zoological Park - Safari Bus Tour in South Australia, a chance to see animals up close

Penguin Tours - Victor Harbor Penguin Tours on Granite Island

Seahorse Farm - The Seahorse Farm is located at Port Adelaide

Temptation Sailing - 55ft catamaran from Glenelg that takes you to swim with Dolphins

Urimburra - Wildlife Sanctuary at Victor Harbor with koalas, kangaroos and much more

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary - a chance to visit endangered wildlife at Warrawong Sanctuary

Whale Centre - visit the whale centre at Victor Harbor to find out about whale sightings June-November

Wildlife Tours- Details regarding various tours to view wildlife around South Australia

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