Wanderlust World Wanderlust World No zoo or wildlife park in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland) currently houses platypuses. The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is endemic to eastern Australia (including Tasmania). Its specialized dietary needs (live invertebrates), sensitivity to stress, and strict Australian export laws make it virtually impossible to maintain outside Australia. The only places to see platypuses in captivity are Australian facilities like Healesville Sanctuary, Taronga Zoo, and Platypus House.