Ken Henry Banks on Aussie Love of Native Animals with Wildlife Recovery Australia
Dr Ken Henry AC is the founding Chairman of Wildlife Recovery Australia, a joint venture of Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Odonata Foundation. WRA’s team of veterinarians, threatened species specialists and environmental entrepreneurs work together to rescue injured animals and revitalise threatened species. Ken’s credentials as an economist and government policy expert are unparalleled. Lesser known […]
Firestone philanthropy fires up campaign with $25,000 gift of care
Philanthropist Diane Firestone has turbo-charged our campaign to raise $50,000 in Christmas gifts of care for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife. Diane has donated an incredibly generous $25,000 to help us provide expert care, equipment, food, supplements and medicines for our wildlife patients in 2022. Even better, Ms Firestone has made an additional $5000 pledge […]
Spreading the word to protect wildlife this Australian summer
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital partnered with World Animal Protection in November to raise awareness of how to protect animals in times of emergency. PrepAID visited North Coast NSW regional communities affected by the Black Summer bushfires to share expert knowledge, guidance and practical advice on how to protect pets, livestock and wildlife. Byron Bay Wildlife […]
Bazaar for the Wildlife!
It’s the beginning of a new era for the Macadamia Castle, and on Saturday 4th December, our new home is hosting a Bazaar #forthewildlife open to the Northern Rivers community. Proudly supported by Southern Cross Credit Union, it’s a festive housewarming with proceeds goi ng towards supporting the treatment and recovery of Byron Bay Wildlife […]
Future Brightens for Birds of Prey
A ‘super group’ of wildlife veterinarians, environmental entrepreneurs and economic policy experts are investing expertise and resources into a unique raptor rehabilitation facility in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales. Chaired by economist and conservationist Dr. Ken Henry AC, Wildlife Recovery Australia has established Raptor Recovery Australia (formerly Higher Ground Raptor Centre) to provide […]
Why You Shouldn’t Feed Native Birds, And What You Can Do To Show You Love Them
During National Bird Week, we have been sharing advice from our veterinary team and experienced wildlife carers on the negative impacts of feeding native birds. While encouraging wild birds to come to us for food can make us feel special, it is not in the best interest of the birds. Bird types commonly impacted are […]
Drink Beer, Save Wildlife, Introducing Goanna Gose
We’re stoked to announce #3 in our limited edition wildlife series of craft beers, Goanna Gose, proudly made in partnership with Seven Mile Brewing Co. Made using local finger limes, Seven Mile Beach seawater and finished on Belgian yeast, Goanna Gose is dry, tart, and will quench your thirst faster than you can say Goanna! […]
Our Online Store Is Live!
We’ve got the good gear for wildlife lovers! Our online store offers practical, wearable, and reusable essentials, from fitted T-shirts and tempered glass coffee cups to limited-edition merchandise and practical tools to help save wildlife. Your purchase will help provide vital supplies and care for injured, traumatised, or diseased wildlife. Head on over to our […]
Matilda Moves In To Her New Home
Over the October long weekend, Matilda, Australia’s largest Mobile Wildlife Hospital makes her way along the Pacific Coast of Australia to her permanent new home. From this location, powered by renewable energy, Matilda will continue to be the base for a full time staff of wildlife expert vets and nurses providing triage, treatment and care […]
It’s our First Birthday!
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is celebrating its first birthday! Together with our partners, donors and supporters, we have achieved truly remarkable things #forthewildlife. Now more than ever, wildlife need our help. Together, we move into the future on a mission to conserve, protect and ensure positive welfare outcomes for Australian wildlife through treatment, rehabilitation, research […]
