Animalia: Stories from the Archives

Explore the surprising stories of humans and animals through archival records and vote for your favourite!

Join us to discover the fascinating connections between humans and animals revealed through records from our collections.

We'll share stories that highlight the special roles animals have played in our communities.

From working dogs in Antarctica to other cuddly critters, we'll reveal surprising stories that showcase the special roles animals have in our lives and society.

After each round exploring these stories, vote for the animal tale that captured your imagination the most.

This is a joint event between National Archives of Australia, State Library of South Australia and State Records of South Australia.