Something has caught the attention of this Australian Dingo at the Melbourne Zoo. Even though the Dingo is in the dog family they get to live in the Lion Gorge section of the Zoo with the big cats!
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 800
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – Rainbow Lorikeet
A Rainbow Lorikeet in the trees at the Melbourne Zoo. This one was free to come and go as it pleased. The rainbow lorikeet is probably Australia’s most widespread bird species, found everywhere except Cape York and Tasmania.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 2500
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – Magnificent Tree Frog
A Magnificent Tree Frog, Litoria splendida or Pelodryas splendida, showing off their sulphur-coloured spots in the Melbourne Zoo. Apparently they are a voracious predator, eating almost any animal they can get in their mouth. They happily feed on lizards, snakes and other frogs.
- Aperture: ƒ/5.6
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- Focal length: 58mm
- ISO: 2500
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – African Lion 3
One of the male African Lions prowls around his enclosure in Lion Gorge at the Melbourne Zoo.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 500
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – African Lion 2
A majestic male lion enjoy the sunshine in Lion Gorge at the Melbourne Zoo.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 400
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – African Lion
One of the male African Lions in the Lion Gorge at the Melbourne Zoo.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 800
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – Southern Bell Frog 2
Another growling grass frog, or southern bell frog, at the Melbourne Zoo.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 4000
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – Southern Bell Frog
A Southern Bell Frog, Litoria raniformis or Ranoidea raniformis, at the Melbourne Zoo. This frog is also known as the growling grass frog.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 4000
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – Green Tree Frog
A Green Tree Frog, Pelodryas caerulea or Litoria caerulea, in the Melbourne Zoo. These frogs let out a scream when it is in danger to scare off the attacker and squeak when touched. The skin secretions of the green tree frog have antiviral and antifungal properties that are being actively researched.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 2500
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog 2
Another Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog showing more of the details of the colour.
- Aperture: ƒ/10
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- Focal length: 150mm
- ISO: 2500
Melbourne Zoo 2026 – Dainty Tree Frog
A Dainty Tree Frog, Chlorohyla gracilenta or Litoria gracilenta, shows off its amazing sticking power at the Melbourne Zoo. Another tiny frog, growing up to 45mm long, these frogs are also know as graceful tree frogs.
- Camera: E-M5MarkII
- ISO: 4000