Catch up on the latest news from the Wildlife Hospital.
Wildlife Care is a National Emergency
Discover why wildlife care is a national emergency in Australia. Learn about the challenges facing veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, and the crucial need for government funding to protect and rehabilitate native animals. Explore the collaborative efforts of Wildlife Recovery Australia and other organizations working to address this urgent environmental crisis.
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.
Our Wildlife Hospital is expanding with new recovery facilities
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital is expanding with new recovery facilities to better rehabilitate and release sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. The new 450 square meter Wildlife Recovery Area, funded by the MacRae family and the Seaton Foundation, includes enclosures for various animals and additional support features. The expansion also includes a new four-wheel drive Recovery Vehicle sponsored by SIXT and a Volunteer Coordinator position to enhance operational efficiency.
National Trail Walker and fundraiser Trinity Mattocks Visits Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital
National trail walker and fundraiser Trinity Mattocks visited Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital during her 5330 km trek from Cooktown to Healesville. She has raised over $5000 for the hospital, supporting the treatment of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. Trinity's journey highlights her dedication to Australia's native animals and the importance of wildlife conservation.