Catch up on the latest news from the Wildlife Hospital.
Parliamentary Inquiry calls for funding for Wildlife Hospitals
A Parliamentary Inquiry recommends ongoing government funding for veterinary services to wildlife, highlighting the strain on veterinarians and the critical role of wildlife hospitals like Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital. The report addresses workforce shortages, financial vulnerabilities, and the necessity for government accountability in wildlife care.
Flying Foxes in Focus
Learn about the vital role of Flying Foxes in Australia's ecosystems and the challenges they face, including habitat loss and climate change. Discover how Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is treating injured flying foxes and what you can do to help protect these essential pollinators.
Wildlife hospitals are critical for the survival of Australian native animals
Explore the crucial role of wildlife hospitals in saving Australian native animals. Learn about the challenges faced by these hospitals, including funding and workforce shortages, and discover how facilities like Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital provide essential care and support for injured and orphaned wildlife, ensuring their survival and promoting biodiversity.
Aquila the Wedge-tailed eagle has returned to the skies
Follow the inspiring recovery of Aquila, a young Wedge-tailed Eagle, rescued and rehabilitated by Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital and WIRES. Learn about the collaborative efforts that ensured her successful release back into the wild, highlighting the vital role of teamwork in wildlife conservation.
We need urgent help to keep saving wildlife
Photo: Craig Parry PhotographyByron Bay Wildlife Hospital vets assist in a multi-agency rescue attempt on a stranded humpback whale.