Protecting wildlife

The Gold Coast is one of the most biodiverse cities in Australia with a wide range of plant and animal species.

We are home to:

nearly 600 species of recorded native animals - 38 species of amphibians, 352 birds, 84 mammals, 74 reptiles and 37 species of freshwater fish (more fish, birds, amphibians and mammals than Kakadu) - 72 of which are endangered, vulnerable or near threatened under the Nature Conservation Act 1992
more than 1700 species of recorded native plants - 109 of which are endangered, vulnerable or near threatened under the Nature Conservation Act 1992
65 native vegetation types and 56 regional ecosystems.

Despite the extensive biodiversity found within the city's boundaries, the potential impacts of Australia's high population growth and the continued clearing of remnant landscapes for development include loss of species and ecosystems, habitat destruction and fragmentation.

The City recognises that our native wildlife is a critical asset, essential to the future environmental, social and economic sustainability of the Gold Coast. Explore how we are working to protect our native wildlife, and what you can do to help.