Origami creations

Origami is the art of folding paper into shapes – and it’s a playful way to explore the creatures and plants that share our wondrous planet. Follow our step-by-step videos to fold different designs, discover fascinating facts, and build your own paper world at home.

A collection of colourful origami animals and butterflies arranged on a stylised paper tree. Visible figures include a green elephant, a yellow butterfly, an orange butterfly, a blue butterfly, a dark blue bird, and an orange fox, all folded from paper. — Origami animals displayed on a paper tree.

Broad-leaved Peppermint Leaf

Did you know that the Broad-leaved Peppermint is a type of eucalyptus tree found across Victoria and New South Wales? Its leaves give off a strong peppermint scent when crushed. Fold your own leaf and start your forest floor.

Superb Fruit Dove

Bright, colourful, and rarely seen, the Superb Fruit Dove plays an important role in rainforests by spreading seeds from the fruits it eats. Fold this dazzling bird and imagine it flying through your origami trees.

Orange Roughy

The Orange Roughy is a deep-sea fish that can live for more than 200 years! Fold your own paper fish and think about the mysterious creatures that live far below the ocean’s surface.

Red Fox

Introduced to Australia in the 1800s, the Red Fox is now found across much of the country. While they are clever hunters, they also threaten many of our native species. Fold your own fox — then maybe design a native predator to keep it company!