Wildlife in Sydney

Many native animals and plants, including threatened species, live in and around Sydney. Find out who they are, where they live and how you can support them.

Birds

Sydney is home to about 365 species of native birds. From tiny weebills to the emu, they help rid our gardens of pests and are a joy to watch.
Frogs

Often heard but rarely seen, 34 species of frogs live in Sydney. Frogs can adapt to city life and make their homes in garden ponds or wastewater ponds on industrial sites.
Insects

Often thought of as pests, insects pollinate plants, keep our soil healthy and are food for other animals. But insect numbers are in decline, including in Sydney, and they need your help.
Mammals

Even highly developed areas of Sydney have native mammals. Possums and bats often visit urban areas, and wallabies, koalas and echidnas may visit people living on the edges of the city.
Reptiles

Sydney hosts about 60 species of reptiles – lizards, snakes, freshwater turtles and larger reptiles such as eastern water dragons and red-bellied black snakes.
Spiders

Sydney is home to a glorious variety of spiders, from beautiful orb weavers to clever jumping spiders. There are an estimated 3,500 species in Australia.

Page last updated 20 December 2018

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