Animal info
Genus
Macrotis
Species
lagotis
Animal group
Mammal
Habitat
Conservation status
Vulnerable
Greater bilby
With their big ears and even bigger charm, Greater bilbies are a rare sight in the wild and a favourite here at Dreamworld. Visit the Bilby Discovery Centre to catch a glimpse of these unique creatures and learn how we’re working to protect their future.
Burrow builders
Greater bilbies are expert diggers, creating complex burrows to stay safe from predators during the day. With an incredible sense of smell, these nocturnal marsupials can sniff out food like seeds, fruits, and insects—even a metre underground!
Education & encounters
Get inspired by our educational talks and animal encounters! Learn about Dreamworld’s unique wildlife, like the greater bilby, and discover how we’re working to protect these amazing Aussie animals.
Bilby Talk
Peek into the life of the rare bilby and find out why this little marsupial plays an essential role in Australia’s environment.
Daily
2:45 PM
Bilby Discovery Centre
Our brand-new Bilby Discovery Centre is a unique and exciting way for you to come nose-to-nose with our beautiful Bilbies. This state-of-the-art facility features a variety of interactive elements that allow you to truly step into the world of Bilbies in a thriving nocturnal desert experience.
Come nose-to-nose with a bilby
The Greater Bilby is a nocturnal, omnivorous marsupial once native to around 70% of mainland Australia. Due to habitat destruction and the introduction of invasive species like cats and foxes, Bilbies are now found in only 10% of their original natural habitat. Our Bilby Discovery Centre offers you a rare opportunity to come face-to-face with one of our rare, native Bilbies.
Come nose-to-nose with a bilby
The Greater Bilby is a nocturnal, omnivorous marsupial once native to around 70% of mainland Australia. Due to habitat destruction and the introduction of invasive species like cats and foxes, Bilbies are now found in only 10% of their original natural habitat. Our Bilby Discovery Centre offers you a rare opportunity to come face-to-face with one of our rare, native Bilbies.
Under the cover of darkness
Bilbies are expert burrowers, digging up and turning over approximately 20 tonnes of sand each year to create their burrows, which can reach lengths of up to 3 metres and be as deep as 2 metres underground. It’s in these burrows that Bilbies shelter from predators during the day while they sleep, before coming out at night to forage for food.
Under the cover of darkness
Bilbies are expert burrowers, digging up and turning over approximately 20 tonnes of sand each year to create their burrows, which can reach lengths of up to 3 metres and be as deep as 2 metres underground. It’s in these burrows that Bilbies shelter from predators during the day while they sleep, before coming out at night to forage for food.
Learn about our bilbies
Did you know that in Queensland the Bilby is regarded as Endangered, with as few as 500 Bilbies found naturally in the wild? As their population continues to decrease due to introduced predators like cats and foxes, as well as competition from introduced species like rabbits, the battle to save the Bilby is more important than ever. Join us at the Bilby Discovery Centre every day at 2:45 pm to learn about these fascinating native Australian animals and find out you can help us to save them
Learn about our bilbies
Did you know that in Queensland the Bilby is regarded as Endangered, with as few as 500 Bilbies found naturally in the wild? As their population continues to decrease due to introduced predators like cats and foxes, as well as competition from introduced species like rabbits, the battle to save the Bilby is more important than ever. Join us at the Bilby Discovery Centre every day at 2:45 pm to learn about these fascinating native Australian animals and find out you can help us to save them
Meet our bilbies
They may be small, but our bilbies have BIG personalities! Get to know our beautiful bilbies before meeting them at our new Bilby Discovery Centre.
Tillie
Sweet Tillie is the smallest of our Bilbies, and was born right here at Dreamworld in 2018 as one of a set of triplets. She has a gentle nature and enjoys following her keepers around as they clean. Tillie has played a key role in the breeding program as a mother to a set of triplets of her own born here in 2020.
Pascal
Pascal joined our Bilby family in 2022 to participate in our breeding program. He is the largest of our Bilby family and is easily distinguished from the others by his dark markings. Pascal is a very relaxed boy and enjoys sleeping in unusual positions anywhere he pleases in his home.
Reidy
Beautiful Reidy was born at the Charleville Bilby Experience run by the Save the Bilby Fund in 2018 and joined us here at Dreamworld to participate in the Bilby breeding program. Reidy’s contribution to this program has been incredibly valuable, and two of his offspring still call Dreamworld home today! He is the father of Arlan and Kallista.
Catherine
Cheeky little Catherine is the newest addition to our bilby family and has joined us to play a critical role in our conservation bilby breeding program. She is curious and loves exploring her enclosure and making a mess with the enrichment her keepers provide her. Catherine was born at the Charleville Bilby Experience run by the Save the Bilby Fund.
Choose bilbies not bunnies
Each year at Easter we encourage all Australians to embrace the Easter Bilby, not bunny, in order to raise awareness for the species and help make the Bilby more well known in our homes. Australians can buy Easter Bilby chocolates at this time of year, with a portion of proceeds going to Bilby conservation.
Pledge to be a safe pet owner
With feral cats responsible for the significant decline in wild Bilby numbers, we encourage all members of the public to take the pledge to be a safe and responsible pet owner to not only ensure the safety of our beloved pet cats, but the safety of hundreds of native wildlife that would otherwise be preyed upon by free roaming cats.
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