field notes

From the wild.

Animal encounters, stories and discoveries as they happen — written by Harry.

Keeper Crew · 10 min read

Keeper Crew Notes: September 2026

Orange-bellied parrots, lace monitors and roadkill, a Slatey Grey snake, baby dunnarts again, and Harry's Cardinia Shire Youth Good Choice Award.

Crocodiles · 5 min read

They're not the mindless killers the movies made them out to be. Here's what's actually going on when a crocodile sits still for hours.

Snakes · 3 min read

Pythons get a bad reputation they haven't earned. A short look at how they actually behave, and why the fear is mostly learned.

Behind the scenes · 2 min read

What a wildlife day actually looks like — early starts, long drives, and the moment everything pays off.

Keeper Crew · 10 min read

Brush-tailed bettongs, baby dunnarts, a Mertens water monitor breeding pair, an artificial egg breakthrough and what's coming next.

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