What's Happening
New Spring Explore Program
31 August 2010
Finally the cooler months of winter are at an end. The Spring Explore Program is now available. Program includes fun activities for the months of September, October and November and the school holidays. Come and participate in one of the many interesting ranger guided activities we have on offer for the whole family.
Behind the Scenes Tour
31 August 2010
Interested in discovering more about Tidbinbilla's endangered breeding program? Join a ranger for an exclusive behind the scenes tour through our exciting Animal Breeding Centre and Vet Centre. This educational tour takes around two hours, finishing with a cup of billy tea by the open fire. Fees apply. For more information go to our Spring Explore Program.
New Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby
16 August 2010
Tidbinbilla is excited to
announce the birth of another Southern
Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby (BTRW) this year.
The Wildlife team recently confirmed the
birth of a healthy BTRW joey. The BTRW
program at Tidbinbilla has had a very
successful 2010, with the latest arrival
being the seventh joey born this year. For
more information go to the BTRW page.
Northern Corroborree Frog transfer to Victoria
09 August 2010
Two years after Tidbinbilla bred the first Northern Corroboree frogs in captivity, ACT Government wildlife officers are helping a Victorian-based sanctuary establish a new breeding program. Forty adult frogs have been sent from Canberra to Healesville Sanctuary under the supervision of Tidbinbilla wildlife staff as part of a national effort to save the endangered species.
What’s Happening at Tidbinbilla
26 July 2010
Welcome to Tidbinbilla and Birrigai at Tidbinbilla's new website. We are very excited to present a dedicated website that provides information on things to do at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Birrigai at Tidbinbilla.
If you are looking for Birrigai Outdoor School, you are in the right place. See navigation bars above.
Celebrate World Rangers Day – Saturday 31st July
25 July 2010
Join a Ranger and find out more about the exciting, interesting and diverse life of a Ranger working in national parks and reserves. For more information on the various Ranger guided activities at Tidbinbilla go to Ranger Guided Activities
Birrigai amalgamated with Tidbinbilla
18 July 2010
From 1 July 2010, the Department of Territory and Municipal Services has taken over the management of Birrigai at Tidbinbilla.
Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies to be released in the Grampians
18 July 2010
The ACT Government is playing a significant role in saving the critically endangered Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby, with the transfer of four animals to the Victorian Grampians National Park. The four Tidbinbilla-bred wallabies were relocated to Victoria in late June. For more information see attached media release.
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