The Platypus Patrol
Available on Demand
3 hour duration
Adults: $55 transport included
Join Chris Coupland B.S.c (Hon) Wildlife Biologist, star of Animal Planets “Super Scavengers, Growing up – Marsupial Mums and Devils Diary” and see wild Platypus in the Mersey River. This waterway has one of the highest populations of this species in Australia.
Have the opportunity to observe natural behaviour and learn about this amazing Monotreme whilst enjoying fine Tasmanian cuisine.
Learn about the effects of a terminal fungal infection on Platypus numbers in Tasmania
Participate in a behavioural monitoring exercise to help illustrate this amazing monotreme!
Departure Points:
By Arrangement
Transport included – Maximum Group Size 6 persons. Some light walking required, all equipment provided including low impact lighting but please dress for the cold!
