The following is a list of notable nature centres and environmental education centres in Australia:
Name | Location | State | Summary |
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Northern Territory | Reptile and environmental education centre | ||
Canning River Eco Education Centre | Western Australia | Natural history and importance of the Canning River, located in 266-hectares Canning River Regional Park (website) | |
Cockburn Wetland Centre | Western Australia | Gateway to the Beeliar Regional Park (website) | |
Victoria | Late 19th century mansion-like homestead, gardens and nature reserve | ||
Futureworld | New South Wales | Hands-on exhibits about solutions to environmental challenges (website) | |
Greenbushes Eco Cultural Discovery Centre | Western Australia | Area’s natural history, environment, industry and heritage (website) | |
Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre | Western Australia | (website) | |
Ipswich Nature Centre | Queensland | Located in Queens Park (website) | |
Moreton Bay Environmental Education Centre | Queensland | (website) | |
Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre | Western Australia | Focus on the environment and sustainable living (website) | |
Rockingham Regional Environment Centre | Western Australia | Focus on environmental issues and sustainable lifestyle choices (website) | |
Wetlands Environmental Education Centre | New South Wales | Part of the Hunter Wetlands Centre (website) | |
New South Wales | 4 hectares | ||
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre | Launceston | Tasmania | Located on the outskirts of Launceston, mudflats, lagoons and islands are unique estuarine wetland ecosystems. With rich plant and animal resources, it is a paradise for various birds, mammals, reptiles, frogs, fish,and invertebrates.[1] |
Broome Bird Observatory | Broome | Western Australia | As a research and education facility, their aim is to work for the conservation of the migratory shorebirds which visit Roebuck Bay.[2] |