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Snow Down Under: Tiere im Aussie Ark Zoo in Barrington Tops erleben ihren ersten Schnee
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Animals have been seen exploring the first snowfall of the season at an Australian Zoo.
Blizzard-like weather swept through Aussie Ark in Barrington Tops, turning the conservation sanctuary into a breathtaking winter landscape.
While the snowfall wasn’t particularly deep, gusty winds and steady flurries combined to create dramatic, alpine-like conditions that persisted well into the evening. Among those unfazed by the cold were the sanctuary’s Tasmanian Devils, who seemed to thrive in the chill - a climate reminiscent of their native Tasmania.
"A dusting of snow like this is exactly what our Tasmanian Devils love, they come alive in these conditions,' said Dean Reid, Operations Manager at Aussie Ark. "Watching them explore and enjoy the snow is a special reminder of how well-adapted they are to this environment."
As the storm set in, Aussie Ark Rangers mobilised to safeguard the sanctuary’s more vulnerable inhabitants. Young, hand-raised residents like Rufous Bettong, Buttercup, and Parma Wallaby, Petey, were carefully relocated to indoor enclosures to stay warm and sheltered from the icy winds.
In preparation for nightfall, rangers moved swiftly throughout the property, ensuring all animals were fed and comfortable. Each enclosure was checked, with dry straw added as needed to provide extra insulation and warmth. The response was calm and efficient, reflecting the team’s deep experience managing wildlife in Australia’s often unpredictable conditions.
The snowfall comes on the heels of severe flooding that impacted the sanctuary just weeks earlier - a powerful reminder of the ongoing environmental challenges faced in the effort to protect the country’s most threatened species.
Featuring: Rufous Bettong joey
When: 10 Jun 2025
Credit: Aussie Ark/Cover Images
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