A home for Eastern Quolls at Booderee | Parks Australia

Thursday 2 May 2024

19 eastern quolls (Dasyurus vinerrinu) have been released into a new purpose-built wildlife enclosure at Booderee National Park.

Eastern quolls are adorable little marsupials that were once common along southeastern Australia, but died out in Booderee during the 1920s. They are the size of a small cat, have a bushy tail and are covered in white spots.

The new 80 hectare purpose-built wildlife enclosure is designed to protect the eastern quolls from predators, and help them re-establish a strong local population in Booderee National Park.

It will provide the best possible chance for the population to thrive while being monitored by staff and researchers.

The 1.8 metre high fence features custom-designed underwater ‘gates’ enabling the park’s long-necked turtles to swim under the fence and move freely in and out to nearby swamps.

The design demonstrates the innovative methods, tools and technology that are being used in Booderee National Park to protect priority threatened species.