Meet the Platypus Doctor | Understanding Australia’s most secretive animal.

Meet Dr Jess Thomas, Specialist Keeper - Platypus, who spends her days caring for, and researching Australia's most iconic species. Dr Jess Thomas takes you behind-the-scenes for a glimpse of what it takes to care for the Platypus who call Healesville Sanctuary home, as well as the extensive and thorough research that occurs for wild platypus.
Zoos Victoria is grateful to have Dr Jess Thomas’ role as a Specialist Keeper - Platypus supported by Conservation Partner Helen Wilson, in memory of Dr Audrey Harvey and Dr Dennis Wilson.
Zoos Victoria is a zoo-based conservation organisation, fighting for a future rich in wildlife. Learn more about our work at zoo.org.au

[@DalmatianLucy]

Wow! Dr.Thomas, is true pioneer and deserves more credit for all the amazing work she is doing. Platypus research is really scarce with the same few names and articles being recycled. I would love to see more from her. 😊

[@aflutteroffeminineconfusio1986]

What an incredible woman! I could watch this over and over just to witness her dedication and admiration for these beautiful Australian animals ...well done and thankyou for the research you do 😊

[@psyduck1379]

Wow, some new platypus content! It’s so rare on the internet, I’m glad we can count on Zoos Victoria 🎉 thank you!

[@b1mfua33]

They are so fascinating ❤️🇨🇦

[@Swooz777]

I could die peacefully after this

[@davidobrien9605]

When the elephants move to werbiee zoo what will happen to the enclosure will they be Africa or Sumatran elephant.