Adelaide, established in 1836, led the world in environmental planning innovation. Since then the community has maintained an active interest in the protection, enhancement and enrichment of the urban environment. BioCity: The Centre for Urban Habitats has been established to further promote urban environmental awareness through environmental research, communication and education programmes. This will lead to the maintenance and enhancement of the biological integrity of urban habitats.

BioCity is a partnership between the leading ecological and environmental institutions in the State including local and state governments, industry and the community. The Centre is hosted by the Discipline of Environmental Biology, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Adelaide.

BioCity is a Centre which utilises the best of a diverse range of disciplines from plant and animal science to engineering and architecture in order to enrich the lives of the people of Adelaide through research, communication and education in urban environmental issues. This facilitates the creation of a rich, interesting and harmonious environment that is in keeping with the historical development and current cultural richness of our parks and gardens.

In May 2003 BioCity was awarded status as a University of Adelaide Research Centre

Mission Statement
To enhance Adelaide’s urban environment through multidisciplinary research, design and development that promotes native flora and fauna in the context of urban living.