Native animals
Discover the Sunshine Coast's diverse array of wildlife. Learn about the region's rare and threatened species
Native animal species
Over 1600 individual flora and fauna species have been recorded within the Sunshine Coast's boundaries.
Defensive birds
Learn more about the habits of defensive and nesting native birds in your region.
Flying foxes
Four species of flying fox are native to mainland Australia and occur mostly in northern and eastern temperate and sub-tropical coastal areas.
TurtleCare
Find information about marine turtles on the Sunshine Coast, the threats they face and council's voluntary program to protect them.
Sick or injured wildlife
Find out about what to do if you find a sick, injured or orphaned animal.
Shorebird protection
About two thirds of the Sunshine Coast's shorebird species migrate from the Northern Hemisphere each year, some travelling distances up to 30,000 kilometres.
Conservation success stories
Discover how council is helping conserve our local threatened species

Macropods
Learn more about plans to help protect kangaroos, wallabies and other macropods living on the Sunshine Coast.