Height
3 meters
Year Built
1995
Address
Federal Street, Narrogin, WA 6312
The Lowdown
The Big Numbat celebrates Western Australia's adorable state animal emblem - a small, striped marsupial that once ranged across southern Australia but now survives only in two small areas of WA. Numbats are unique among Australian mammals as diurnal (day-active) creatures that feed exclusively on termites, consuming up to 20,000 each day. This charming sculpture captures the numbat's distinctive striped coat and bushy tail, raising awareness of conservation efforts to save this endangered species. The Big Numbat invites visitors to learn about and support the survival of WA's precious emblem.
Did you know?
"Numbats are WA's state animal emblem"
History
Numbats once ranged across southern Australia but now survive only in small areas of WA. The Big Numbat raises awareness of conservation efforts and celebrates this unique creature.
More Fun Facts
- •Numbats are WA's state animal emblem
- •They eat up to 20,000 termites per day
- •They're the only Australian marsupial active mainly by day
- •Fewer than 1,000 remain in the wild
- •Conservation programs are working to save them
Visiting Tips
- 💡Dryandra Woodland is a key numbat habitat
- 💡Project Numbat works on conservation
- 💡Real numbats are very hard to spot
- 💡Perth Zoo has a numbat breeding program
- 💡Support numbat conservation efforts
Opening Hours
Outdoor sculpture accessible at all times.
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