Tasmanian Devils

Tasmanian Devils at Hobart Zoo and Aquarium

Fierce, fast, and full of attitude—Tasmanian Devils are Australia’s most iconic carnivorous marsupial, and they’re only found right here in Tasmania! Despite their reputation, they’re shy, solitary, and incredibly important to the ecosystem.

In the wild

In the wild, Tasmanian Devils roam Tasmania’s forests, coastal scrub, and bushland, scavenging for carrion and keeping the environment clean. Their powerful jaws and sharp senses make them top-notch clean-up crew—but it’s their eerie screeches and growls that gave them their devilish name.

How We Support Devil Life at Hobart Zoo and Aquarium

A Taste of the Wild

Devils are offered a rotating menu of meat, bones, and whole-prey items, scattered or hidden throughout their habitat to stimulate their natural scavenging behaviour.
Burrow, Climb, Explore

Our devil habitat is designed with logs, shelters, digging zones, and lookout platforms, giving them plenty of choice in how to rest, hide, or prowl.
Saving a Species

Hobart Zoo and Aquarium Zoo is committed to devil conservation, supporting education and awareness around Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD)—a threat to wild populations—and helping ensure a future for this endangered species.

🐾 See them up close—but don’t be fooled by their size—Tasmanian Devils are tough, tenacious, and full of personality. They’re living proof that big things come in small, snarling packages.