Step Two
Select an Ecosystem
Littoral Rainforest
A lush, overgrown micro-jungle inspired by the Daintree Rainforest. Expect dense foliage, mossy driftwood, and climbing plants under a constant veil of humidity. These enclosures thrive on layered canopies, wet soil, and mist-laden air, mimicking one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth.
Ideal Species: Tree Frogs (Litoria sp.), Boyd’s Forest Dragons (Lophosaurus boydii), Spiny Leaf Insects (Extatosoma tiaratum)
Rocky Shrublands
A dry, rugged landscape made for reptiles that seek refuge among sun-scorched rocks and tufts of hardy grasses. This habitat mimics Australia's arid escarpments and rocky ridgelines — with minimal foliage, open spaces, and high thermal gradients.
Ideal Species: Central Netted Dragons (Ctenophorus nuchalis), Thick-tailed Geckos (Underwoodisaurus milii), Wolf Spiders (Lycosa spp.)
Mangrove / Riverbank
A semi-aquatic slice of overgrown jungle, teeming with floating plants, tangled driftwood, and a shallow water table. This setup simulates the transition between land and freshwater — ideal for amphibians and aquatic reptiles that blur the boundaries of both.
Ideal Species: Terrestrial Frogs, Turtles (Emydura sp.), Freshwater Crabs (Austrothelphusa spp.)
Dry Sclerophyll Forest
An authentic representation of an Australian bushwalk. Characterised by dry leaf litter, eucalyptus-style logs, native grasses, and scattered tree stumps — this ecosystem captures the essence of cicada-filled afternoons and sun-dappled undergrowth.
Ideal Species: Shingleback (Tiliqua rugosa), Marbled Velvet Geckos (Oedura marmorata), Spiny Ants (Polyrhachis spp.), Children's python (Antaresia childreni)
Wet Sclerophyll Forest
A rocky, fern-laden forest floor that thrives in the zone between dry woodlands and rainforests. With filtered light, damp soil, and scattered leaf litter, this biome provides a cool and calm refuge for ground dwellers.
Ideal Species: Southern Angle-headed Dragons (Lophosaurus spinipes), Rough Forest Snails (Austrorhytida spp.), Nursery Frogs (Cophixalus spp.), Most Carpet Pythons (Morelia spilota)
Arid / Desert
A windswept red-earth environment scattered with large rocks, thin driftwood, and sparse, drought-hardy plants. This ecosystem mimics Australia’s central deserts — minimal, radiant, and built for burrowing or heat-loving species.
Ideal Species: Broad-banded Sand-swimmer (Eremiascincus richardsonii), Central Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps), Flinders Range Scorpion (Urodacus elongatus)
ALL ecosystems will be adjusted to suit your specific species