Common Cents Challenge

Fighting extinction is just common cents

Victoria's grasslands are one of Australia's most threatened ecosystems with less than 0.1% of the habitat remaining. Sadly these shrinking grasslands are also home to some of Victoria's most unique animals such as the Eastern Barred Bandicoot.

A new born Eastern Barred Bandicoot is almost the same size as a 5 cent coin or a $2 coin.

1. The Common Cents Silver Challenge

Collecting 300 five cent coins is all it takes to support Zoos Victoria's Eastern Barred Bandicoot threatened species program.

Mark your coins off on the Common Cents posters as you collect them.

On completion of the challenge you will receive:

  • a certificate of appreciation
  • a tax deductible receipt.

2. The Common Cents Gold Challenge

Collecting 90 two dollar coins is all it takes to adopt an Eastern Barred Bandicoot for a year.

Mark your coins off on the Common Cents posters as you collect them.

On completion of the challenge you will receive:

  • an Eastern Barred Bandicoot Animal Adoption Pack
  • a certificate of appreciation
  • a tax deductible receipt.

Upon completing the challenge please send a cheque or money order clearly marked with your name, school and address to:

Zoos Victoria Foundation
Common Cents Gold Challenge
PO Box 74 Parkville
Victoria 3052

School Programs
Eastern Barred Bandicoot on grasslands

Grassland ecosystems

Zoo educator led
Year 7 – Year 10

Did you know that the grasslands are the most endangered ecosystem in Victoria?
Meet some of the unique animals native to grasslands, discuss threats, and collaborate to improve and protect our local grassland ecosystems.

Eastern Barred Bandicoot

Habitats under threat

Zoo educator led
Year 3 – 6

Saving our endangered animals begins with protecting the natural homes where they live. The native grasslands around Werribee are especially threatened and are home to some seriously cute little animals.

habitat detective

Habitat detectives

Zoo educator led
Prep – Year 2

Understanding the natural habitats where animals live brings a new perspective to ideas of ‘home’.

The Animals
Eastern Barred Bandicoot at night

Eastern Barred Bandicoot

The Eastern Barred Bandicoot wouldn’t be here without us. The mainland subspecies of Eastern Barred Bandicoot was thought to be extinct until a small population was discovered sheltering among wrecked cars at the Hamilton tip in western Victoria.