The Gold Coast is home to more than 1730 recorded species of native vascular plants and 600 species of native animals. Of these, 130 species of native plants and 600 species of native animals are listed as critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable or near threatened under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.
We're committed to conservation
The search tools and database information presented on this website are designed to help residents, landowners, developers, conservation groups, students and researchers identify and locate plants and animals found within the Gold Coast. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to conserve the city's biodiversity and natural assets.