Height
2.5 meters
Year Built
2005
Address
Mandurah Terrace, Mandurah, WA 6210
The Lowdown
The Big Bobtail at Mandurah celebrates one of Western Australia's most beloved reptiles - the bobtail skink, known locally as the bobtail, shingleback, or sleepy lizard. These chunky, slow-moving lizards with their distinctive blue tongues are a common sight in WA backyards and bushland. The Big Bobtail honors this gentle creature that has become an unofficial mascot of suburban Perth, often found sunning on paths or shuffling through gardens. Despite their fearsome appearance when threatened, bobtails are harmless and help control garden pests.
Did you know?
"They're commonly seen in Perth backyards"
History
Bobtails are a common sight across Western Australia, living in backyards and bushland. The Big Bobtail was created to celebrate this iconic local reptile that's become part of WA identity.
More Fun Facts
- •Bobtails mate for life
- •They can live up to 50 years
- •Their blue tongue is used to scare predators
- •Also called shinglebacks or sleepy lizards
- •They're commonly seen in Perth backyards
Visiting Tips
- 💡Mandurah has great waterfront dining
- 💡Take a dolphin watching cruise
- 💡The estuary is excellent for crabbing
- 💡Visit nearby Yalgorup National Park
- 💡Perth is only an hour's drive north
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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