Who you gonna call? Toad busters!
It’s that time again… we’ve seen an increase in cane toads and we need your help to tackle the problem!
Join us for another toad busting night and be part of this fun, hands-on community event on:
- Monday 22 June 2026
This is a free community event! f you are interested in participating, you should RSVP via email to twp@nt.gov.au.
Timeline for the evening
6pm – Arrive and sign in.
6pm – Sausage sizzle, drinks and ice cream available for purchase.
6:45pm – Welcome and housekeeping rules.
7pm – Toad busting starts.
8:15pm – All meet back at main station for toad count.
9pm – Event finishes.
The Territory Wildlife Park conducts regular toad busts throughout the year to help manage cane toads in the park.
Toad busts are our way of being proactive in controlling the cane toad population and providing education to those that attend. While cane toads are a pest, it is still essential that they are caught and disposed of in a humane manner.
Entry to the park is free after 5pm for all toad bust participants.
Toad buster t-shirts, sausage sizzle, drinks and ice cream will be available to purchase on the night.
What you need to bring
- Torch/headlamp.
- Insect repellent
- Good walking shoes.
We encourage anyone who is interested in participating in the toad busts to RSVP via email twp@nt.gov.au.
What we provide
- Gloves and bags.
- Toads.
- Prizes to be won for
- heaviest toad caught (family prize)
- most toads caught (family prize).
We also have
- toad buster t-shirts for sale
- sausage sizzle
- cold drinks
- ice creams
- prizes for heaviest toad caught (family prize) and most toads caught (family prize).
Cane Toad Bufo marinus
Giant Frog
Too often the Giant Frog Cyclorana australis is mistaken for being a cane toad. For more information on this frog, go to the Northern Territory Government website.
Toad bust events
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