The Rainforest Habitat

11/05/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Seplen Wakia, Kore Maraia

02/05/2025

🎉 We’ve hit 1,000 followers on Facebook! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has followed and supported The Rainforest Habitat here on Facebook. Reaching this milestone is a wonderful reminder of how many of you care about conservation, education, and the incredible biodiversity we’re working to protect in Papua New Guinea.

Your support helps us grow our impact, connect with new partners, and inspire more people to value and protect our natural world.

Let’s keep building this community together — for the rainforest, for wildlife, and for future generations. 🌿🌏

01/05/2025

Thank you Post-Courier Online for publishing our story today.

Tucked away in the University of Technology, Independence Drive is the Rainforest Habitat. A living sanctuary that has been enchanting visitors since its establishment in 1994. Born out of a vision to conserve native biodiversity and inspire environmental education, the Habitat has become a treasure...

01/05/2025

🌿 Rainforest Habitat Staff Spotlight 🌿

This week, we celebrate the hardworking team behind the scenes—our Grounds and Maintenance crew! From keeping our grounds tidy to fixing everything from plumbing to electrical, these men are the backbone of our operations.

👏 Shoutout to Rodney Maije, Daniel Sai, Pongs T**h, Samson Pese, and Job Siro for their dedication, versatility, and tireless service. Your work keeps the Habitat running smoothly every day!

30/04/2025

Meet our dedicated Zoo team—committed, compassionate, and always going the extra mile to care for our animals and keep the Rainforest Habitat thriving! 🌿🦜🐢

20/04/2025

Happy Easter Monday!

The Rainforest Habitat is open for visits today — come explore the wonders of PNG’s wildlife, from tree kangaroos to parrots, snakes, and more. Bring your family and enjoy the beauty of nature!

20/04/2025

🐍 Spotlight: Southern White-lipped Python (Leiopython fredparkeri)

This elusive python, named after Aussie naturalist Fred Parker, is only found in PNG’s cool forested highlands. It’s non-venomous, rare, and rocks a signature pale “white-lip”.

04/04/2025

🔥 Animal Spotlight: The Flame Bowerbird 🔥🐦

02/04/2025

🌿 Protect Tree Kangaroos! 🦘🌳

These unique tree-climbing macropods from Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and Australia are facing severe threats from habitat loss and hunting, pushing several species toward extinction.

With fewer than 50 Wondiwoi tree kangaroos left and others experiencing drastic population declines, urgent conservation efforts are needed! Support sustainable forestry, raise awareness, and protect natural habitats to help save these incredible animals. 🌍🌱

Every effort counts!

27/03/2025

🌿 Animal Spotlight: The Northern Common Cuscus 🌿

Meet the Northern Common Cuscus (Phalanger orientalis)—a mystical marsupial from the forests of Papua New Guinea and nearby islands! 🦥✨ This nocturnal tree-dweller has a thick, woolly coat and large eyes, making it perfectly adapted for life in the canopy.

🌏 Habitat & Lifestyle

Living in rainforests, plantations, and even village gardens, this arboreal herbivore thrives on leaves, fruits, and flowers. It plays a key role in forest regeneration by spreading seeds!

❤️ Unique Marsupial Motherhood

Females give birth to tiny joeys after just 13 days of pregnancy! The young stay in the mother’s pouch, developing in safety before emerging into the world.

✅ Least Concern, but Vulnerable!

Though not currently endangered, deforestation and hunting threaten their numbers. Conservation efforts are crucial to ensure their survival in PNG’s lush forests.