See the world's strangest animals LIVE... up close and personal... a living world experience at your fingertips. Tasmanian Platypuses and Echidnas...marvel at this LIVE display of Tasmanian wildlife. 

Platypus House is a unique Tasmanian attraction being the only venue where visitors may watch Tasmanian Platypuses and Echidnas in an indoor setting in daylight conditions. Platypus House has been established to advance both community awareness about Tasmanian platypuses and echidnas and science. We will tell you all about these beautiful egg laying mammals on your fully guided tour of platypus ponds and walk through the echidna garden. You are guaranteed to see our animals during your visit and photography is most welcome.

Entrance fee includes 35 minute guided tour, 15 minute film about Platypuses in our Theatrette and browsing the Interpretation Centre which explains the biology of the Monotremes. Cafe overlooking the Tamar River and expansive giftshop also on site.

We are open 7 days from 9:30 with tours departing at regular intervals with the last tour commencing at 3:30pm. Closed Christmas Day. Ample car parking available on the wharf. All of the venue is wheelchair friendly.