Platypus keeper talk

Keeper Jess introduces us to the unique and amazing world of the platypus. An animal so bizarre it was once thought a hoax made up of different parts of other animals.
Healesville Sanctuary has been more successful than any other zoo in the world when it comes to breeding platypus and Jess introduces us to our latest youngster, four month old baby Storm.

[@lucindabean1646]

Such odd looking little creatures but adorable at the same time. They seem otter-like in their playfulness. 10 days for the eggs to hatch is SO QUICK! Looking forward to learning more 😊

[@margaretdimick2096]

I've never seen a baby platypus. They're so cute!

[@bon7572]

I live in Dargo Victoria in the Victorian high country, the Dargo river runs through my back yard and there is a platypus who lives there I go and watch it all the time. There are a lot of platypus in the Dargo river they are my favourite animal

[@garynewton1263]

G'day. I was up in the high country in November. Is Dargo on the Great Alpine Hwy?
I remember going through Cobungra......
The rivers and streams up there are so clean.
I made a stop at Middle Creak picnic ground on the Omeo Hwy, river was running really fast.....wondering what wildlife would live around there?
Platypuses maybe?

[@nettyknits]

Thank you so much. Fascinating! 😍

[@garynewton1263]

Brilliant video.
So proud of the sanctuary's world leading Platypus program.
I've had the priviledge of seeing an Echidna up close in country Victoria however I'd love to see a Platypus so coming to the sanctuary whilst back in Melbourne in April.
💛

[@user-tl6pd2uo3p]

LOVE Jess, and totally envy her job! How is Ember doing?

[@veesvoyages]

This was so interesting! Amazing animals!❤️

[@ourwildlifeaustralia]

Love these guys, thanks for the video 😍

[@jacintaedwards1123]

Healesville Sanctuary is the world leader in Platypus conservation and breeding.

[@isaacblue5056]

So amazing and cute

[@paulmichael778]

When I was a kid I loved a platypus a Gold fish on a golf course.

[@cohenvlogs7067]

Noice Edit: I’m watching this for homeschool

[@konetwithbella]

Mind:why is this so true ❦

[@sussybaka119]

Homeschooling is for the incestuous

[@anniefannycharles9951]

So cool. Their bills look like it was an afterthought by God! They seem to be just sort of stuck on their faces aren't they ?! Adorable. Thanks for posting. ---a fan in SW Florida 33909

[@carolsheargold8699]

Where are their ears located on their head?

[@paulmichael778]

Well an Ray

[@konetwithbella]

Hiiii