Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience
Western Australia · Australia
Barna Mia is a unique wildlife sanctuary for some of our endangered mammals. The guides will provide a short talk and video explaining the conservation work done at Barna Mia. Then you head in to the sanctuary for a guided night walk where we sit and wait for the night creatures of Barna Mia to appear. Before long, you will be entertained by the animals of Barna Mia as they emerge from the darkness in their search for food.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience
Welcome to Barna Mia, a sanctuary of profound ecological significance nestled within the Dryandra Woodland. As the sun sets and the shadows lengthen, you are entering a hidden world where some of Australia's rarest and most…
Listen in the app2The Interpretive Center and Introduction
Our tour begins at the Barna Mia Interpretive Center. Before entering the sanctuary itself, it is vital to understand the 'scientific name' and ecological role of the animals we hope to encounter. …
Listen in the app3The Predator-Proof Fence and Perimeter
As we exit the center and approach the sanctuary, we encounter the imposing predator-proof fence. This is the single most important piece of infrastructure at Barna Mia. …
Listen in the app4The Bilby Feeding and Observation Zone
We now move quietly into one of the primary feeding and observation zones, where the iconic Bilby is often seen. These 'goodies' are known for their long, silky ears and their rhythmic, jumping gate. …
Listen in the app5The Boodie Habitats and Burrow Systems
In another part of the sanctuary, we find the extensive burrow systems of the Boodie, also known as the Burrowing Bettong. These animals are the only members of the kangaroo family that live in underground burrows, making them…
Listen in the app6The Woylie and Mala Enclosures
Our journey continues to the enclosures housing the Woylie (Brush-tailed Bettong) and the Mala (Rufous Hare-wallaby). These species are particularly 'refined and elegant' in their movements, often seen darting through the…
Listen in the app7Water Sources and Nightlife Management
Finally, we examine the 'water sources' and management techniques that sustain the sanctuary during the dry months. The rangers have 'shut down some of their water sources' to build more permanent wells, a 'meticulous' piece of…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our nocturnal journey through Barna Mia concludes, I hope you carry with you a profound scholarly appreciation for the 'meticulous work' being done here. We have stepped into the 'animal's home' and witnessed the secret lives…
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What is Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience?
Barna Mia Nocturnal Wildlife Experience is a place in Western Australia · Australia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Western Australia · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -32.7954, 116.9898 |
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