Australia’s largest Mobile Wildlife Hospital has a permanent new home
Australia’s largest Mobile Wildlife Hospital has a permanent new home at the Macadamia Castle in Byron Bay’s hinterland, which has been sold to conservation group Wildlife Recovery Australia. A joint venture of Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and Odonata Foundation, Wildlife Recovery Australia (WRA) runs mobile wildlife hospitals and builds predator-proof sanctuaries. It is led by […]
Introducing, the Sugar Glider Cocktail!
We’ve been having some fun with family-owned business Cape Byron Distillery to raise awareness and funds to save wildlife. Cape Byron Distillery is surrounded by regenerated rainforest in the Byron Shire hinterland, a haven for birds and wildlife. Of the 25 botanicals in Brookie’s Byron Dry Gin, 17 are sourced locally, many from this rainforest. […]
Meet Our Wildlife Friendly Vets
Between 177,580 and 355,160 injured wild animals are brought into NSW veterinary clinics every year. Vets don’t get paid to treat native animals and struggle to fit these cases in to busy days treating domestic pets and farm animals. Funded by the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife through their Wildlife Heroes program, Byron Bay […]
We’ve secured a $400,000 Bushfire Recovery Grant to save wildlife in crisis
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital has been awarded $401,500 for the construction of accommodation and training facilities for emergency wildlife veterinarians, vet nurses, volunteers and carers. The Wildlife Vet Stay and Training Centre will use local businesses and contractors to plan, construct and fit out two fixed and connected ‘Tiny Houses’ and a facility for education […]
Listen to this!
Check out this soundtrack…
Why pay tax when you can save wildlife?
The end of the Australian Financial Year is only days away. Making a charitable, tax-deductible donation may reduce your taxable income. A donation to Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital over $2 is fully tax-deductible and will be used directly to provide expert care and purchase vital equipment for injured, traumatised and diseased native animals. Listen to […]
Drink Beer, Save Wildlife!
In partnership with Seven Mile Brewing Co, we’ve created Sea Turtle Stout, #2 in our Limited Edition Wildlife Series of craft beers. Dark, creamy, hoppy and hearty, Sea Turtle Stout is infused with sea-salted caramel, giving it a unique maritime flavour. Even better, proceeds from sales are donated to Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital. Available while […]
UD Trucks Australia to power Australia’s largest Mobile Wildlife Hospital
We’re delighted to announce our partnership with UD Trucks Australia, a part of Volvo Group Australia, to power our mission to protect Australian wildlife. The partnership includes UD Trucks Australia donating a high tech, low-emissions UD Quon prime mover, access to Volvo Group Australia’s driver training program, and service and maintenance support through their dealer […]
We’ve released more sea turtles back to their ocean home!
Watch and listen to the full story of Nutella and Rainbow, two Green sea turtles who were successfully rescued, treated, rehabilitated and released back into their ocean home. Listen to the sheer joy of Foundation Veterinarian Dr Bree Talbot, Vet Nurse Katarina Fossey and Australian Seabird Rescue’s Olly Pitt as they release Rainbow and Nutella […]
Construction of Australia’s largest Mobile Hospital is underway!
Through the month of June, our crowdfunding campaign inspired the generosity and support of over 200 donors from around the world, who contributed an incredible $574,826. All the funds raised are now being used to build and equip Australia’s largest Mobile Wildlife Hospital. Construction has commenced and we can’t wait to show it to you in […]
