Possum Garden

Possums can live for 15 years and are protected wildlife losing their homes. Why not consider making your garden possum friendly?

How can we help?

Plant local native trees such as Eucalyptus and Moonah.
Place a nest box in your garden 1.5 metres from your roof.
Keep your compost covered.
During hot weather leave a shallow dish of water on the ground for the possums to rehydrate.
Ensure dogs and cats cannot access the possums when sleeping, feeding or drinking.
Never feed possums human food or pet food.
Provide a swing rope for possums to travel safely across your property.

Did you know?

Possums are territorial and mark their boundary.
Are nocturnal so have good night vision.
Bright light from torches damages their eyes.
Have two thumbs for climbing.
Their prehensile tail is curled up to carry nesting material and to help them balance.
The joey is the size of a jelly bean when born.
Are preyed upon by powerful owls, foxes, cats and dogs.
Don’t like stinky plants.
The red mark on the chest of the Brushtail Possum is its scent gland, used to mark its territory.