Blue-tongued skink
Tiliqua scincoides
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
With a bright blue tongue, this gentle skink thrives in Australia’s grasslands and forests.
Keep your eyes peeled for Dreamworld’s sun-loving skinks! These quirky reptiles add a dash of character to our Arid area, where you can spot them basking and blending into their surroundings.
Tiliqua scincoides
Animal group: Reptile
Conservation status: Least concern
With a bright blue tongue, this gentle skink thrives in Australia’s grasslands and forests.
Tiliqua rugosa
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
With its chunky tail and tough scales, the Shingleback skink roams Australia’s deserts and shrubs.
Australia is teeming with lizards of all shapes and sizes – over 800 species call this continent home! At Dreamworld, you’ll spot unique species like the blue-tongued skink, shingleback skink, and major skink.
Aussie reptiles thrive in all kinds of habitats, from deserts to rainforests. Most lizards enjoy a mixed diet, feasting on vegetation and insects, though some species prefer a strictly carnivorous menu, hunting everything from birds to other reptiles.
Take an inside look at the lives of tigers through our up-close encounters and fascinating presentations. Dreamworld brings you face-to-face with these remarkable cats, sharing unique insights into their lives and the efforts to protect them.
Macropus giganteus
Animal group: Mammal
Habitat: Woodlands
Conservation status: Least concern
With their powerful leaps and calm gaze, eastern grey kangaroos are true icons of Australian wildlife. Spot them grazing, lounging, or bounding across the Woodlands, bringing the Aussie bush to life.
Osphranter rufus
Animal group: Mammal
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
Australia’s largest and most powerful marsupial, the red kangaroo thrives across the arid landscapes. With strength and adaptability, they’re built to endure even the harshest climates.
Phascolarctos cinereus
Animal group: Mammal
Habitat: Woodlands
Conservation status: Vulnerable
With their fluffy ears and gentle gaze, koalas are instant heart-catchers. Tucked high among the gum trees, they enjoy their days munching on eucalyptus leaves and snoozing in the sunshine.
Crocodylus johnstoni
Animal group: Reptile
Habitat: Wetlands
Conservation status: Least concern
With their slender snouts and agile builds, freshwater crocodiles are perfectly adapted for life in Australia’s rivers and waterways. Discover these remarkable reptiles in Dreamworld’s Wetlands, where they showcase the quieter—but still powerful—side of the crocodile family.
Dromaius novaehollandiae
Animal group: Bird
Habitat: Arid
Conservation status: Least concern
Australia’s second-tallest bird, the emu, is made for life on the move. Covering vast distances with ease, these remarkable birds thrive across diverse landscapes—and you’ll spot them right here in Dreamworld’s Arid area.