Wildlife

Australian bats, both megabats and microbats, are found in Centennial Parklands. Visitors can join a Centennial Parklands Ranger on a spotlight tour to see them.

If your passion is reptiles, the largest member of the skink family, the blue-tongue lizard (Tiliqua scincoides) has been spotted in Lachlan Swamp in Centennial Park.

Five frog species have been recorded in Centennial Park's Ash Paddock and Kensington Pond, the most common being the striped grass frog (Limnodynastes peronii).

Terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates are essential to the healthy functioning of Centennial Park's rich and diverse ecosystem.

The long-finned eel inhabits most of Centennial Park’s ponds and can often be seen gliding along just under the surface looking for food.

A range of turtles, including the Sydney basin turtle have been spotted in Busbys, Kensington, Randwick and the Lily ponds in Centennial Park.

The common brushtail possum (Trichosurus vulpecula), aptly named for its black, brush-like tail, thrives in the fig and palm trees throughout Centennial Parklands.

None of the animals in the Parklands are pets. If you care about the animals you see while you're here, visit this page to learn how to keep the wildlife wild and healthy.