Platypus Monitoring – April to May 2026
Registrations are now open for our first platypus survey season of the year!
April means the juvenile platypus have emerged from their burrows and are ready for us to come spot them splashing about.
Surveys take place during April to May at various locations in the mornings between 6:00-8:00am and evening from 5:00-7:00pm.
Learn all about where platypus live and how to find them. This is a great family friendly activity, with our volunteers surveying platypus through sightings under the supervision of our staff. Bring the kids along to connect with nature and participate in citizen science!
After each session there will also be a complimentary beverage and a chance to chat with your fellow platyspotters.
If you can’t make any of this season’s dates, don’t worry – jump on our website to become a PlatyTracker volunteer and you can conduct your own surveys when it suits you.
This event is proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council.