NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsDevils at Cradle
Tasmania · Australia
Visitors will experience a fully guided tour of our sanctuary, with focus on an in depth feeding session with Tasmanian devils, conducted by the keeper, in our largest (behind the scenes) enclosure. General Entry to the sanctuary is included in this tour ticket, so visitors are welcome to wander the sanctuary at their leisure before and after the tour.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Devils at Cradle Wildlife Park
Welcome to Devils at Cradle, a cornerstone of Tasmanian wildlife conservation. As you stand here at the threshold of this sanctuary, situated on the very doorstep of the Cradle Mountain-Lake Saint Clair National Park, you are…
Listen in the app2The Evolutionary Start — The Nursery and Pouch Life
We begin our exploration near the specialized nursery areas, where the incredible lifecycle of the Tasmanian Devil begins. To understand the devil, one must understand the sheer fragility of its birth. …
Listen in the app3Dispelling the Myth — Scavengers vs. Monsters
As we move further into the sanctuary, we must address the complex reputation of the Tasmanian Devil. The name itself, 'devil,' was a label applied by European settlers who were terrified by the nocturnal sounds emanating from…
Listen in the app4The Story of Hamlet — Individuality and Resilience
One of the most profound realizations for visitors to Devils at Cradle is that these animals are not a monolith; they possess distinct individual personalities. Nowhere is this more evident than in the story of Hamlet. …
Listen in the app5The Spotted-tail Quoll — An Apex Predator
While the Tasmanian Devil often takes center stage, the sanctuary is also a haven for the Spotted-tail Quoll, also known as the Tiger Quoll. These are the largest of the quoll species and the second-largest carnivorous marsupials…
Listen in the app6The Eastern Quoll — A Study in Color and Charisma
Continuing our journey, we come to the enclosures of the Eastern Quolls. These animals are smaller and, arguably, more 'charismatic' in the traditional sense than their larger cousins. …
Listen in the app7The Silent Threat — Devil Facial Tumor Disease
To truly appreciate the mission of Devils at Cradle, one must understand the shadow that hangs over the species: Devil Facial Tumor Disease, or D-F-T-D. This is one of the few known transmissible cancers in the world. …
Listen in the app8After Dark — The Sensory Experience of the Night
To truly experience the essence of the Tasmanian Devil, one must encounter them after the sun has dipped below the rugged horizon of Cradle Mountain. This is the 'After Dark' experience, often paired with the 'Dessert with the…
Listen in the app9Closing
As we conclude our journey through Devils at Cradle, let us take a final moment to reflect on the broader significance of what we have witnessed. This sanctuary is more than a collection of enclosures; it is a testament to the…
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What is Devils at Cradle?
Devils at Cradle is a place in Tasmania · Australia with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Tasmania · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -41.5899, 145.9325 |
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