About Devils@Cradle
Devils@Cradle is a Tasmanian devil conservation sanctuary located at Cradle Mountain in the Kentish municipality, Tasmania, at the gateway to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park. Established to help protect the endangered Tasmanian devil, it operates as a breeding and research facility. It is notable for close-up viewing of devils, spotted-tailed and eastern quolls, and guided conservation-focused tours.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, purpose-built wildlife sanctuary set in sub-alpine bushland on Cradle Mountain Road. The experience is centred on guided tours through enclosures housing Tasmanian devils and quolls, with keeper talks, feeding demonstrations and night tours to observe nocturnal behaviour. The site includes a visitor centre, viewing areas and interpretive displays about conservation and Devil Facial Tumour Disease.
Key highlights
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Conservation-focused sanctuary for Tasmanian devils with insurance breeding program
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Guided day tours and after-dark feeding tours with keeper commentary
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Opportunity to see Tasmanian devils, spotted-tailed quolls and eastern quolls up close
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Location at the gateway to Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park
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Educational displays on Devil Facial Tumour Disease and wildlife conservation
History of Devils@Cradle
Established in 2005 as a Tasmanian devil conservation facility to create an insurance population against Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD). Operates breeding, research and education programs in partnership with conservation initiatives for the endangered Tasmanian devil.
Culture & Context
Represents conservation of the Tasmanian devil, an iconic endemic marsupial of Tasmania, and plays a role in wildlife education and awareness of threatened species protection in Tasmania.
Route
| By air | Fly to Launceston Airport or Devonport Airport then drive to Cradle Mountain |
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