Australia Wildfires: Wildlife Donations

The impact of the bushfires on Australia’s precious wildlife and their habitat is difficult to comprehend.  Wildfires have long been a part of bush-life in Australia and the rebound process has been built into the evolution of Australia’s flora.  Several native species of plant life won’t even go to seed unless touched by the infernal blaze of a fire.

But the scale of the current cycle of fires is unprecedented.  If you, like us, feel the need to help the unique wildlife in Australia, please use the links below.  We have vetted and donated to the following organizations.  We can certify that these organizations are going to use your donation most effectively to help the wildlife in Australia.

WIRES

WIRES Wildlife Rescue is a non-profit in New South Wales receiving 600-1000 calls a day from the community asking for wildlife rescue advice and assistance due to wildfires. The organization has been rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife for over 30 years and is a vital resource in the area for local wildlife during this time.

 

 

 

Hanson Bay Wildlife & Koala Sanctuary

Kangaroo Island’s beloved Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary was sadly decimated by the bushfires. The 5,000 acre property was home to thousands of native species including the incredible population of koalas that were free to roam wild on the property. This fund will be used to rebuild and regenerate the land. Help to rebuild the sanctuary so the injured animals have a home to return to.

 

 

 

Zoos Victoria

Zoos Victoria has been directed by the Victorian Government’s Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning to provide front-line veterinary support and long-term care to the wildlife affected by the bushfires. They have set up a dedicated fund with 100% of the donations going towards the impacted animals, including endangered species to provide urgent support and explore long-term solutions such as supplementary feeding and habitat restoration.

 

 

 

Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park Fund

This fund has been set up to help care, pain relief, medication and the infrastructure needed to house and treat the large number of koala and animals coming into their care in the wake of the 380,000 acre wildlife on Kangaroo Island.

 

 

 

Kangaroo Island Mayor’s Bushfire Appeal Fund

The administration of this fund is by a legal firm in Adelaide pro bono so 100% of the money raised through the Kangaroo Island Mayors Bushfire appeal will go directly into the hands of islanders that need it most. This will help people directly impacted by the devastation caused by the fires and will help them face each new day with financial assistance to rebuild their lives, homes and businesses.

 

 

 

 

AKR

Adelaide Koala Rescue provides a free, volunteer based rescue service to the Adelaide and Adelaide Hills area. Due to the influx of need, they have set up Emergency Triage Centre to cater for the influx of burnt, displaced and orphaned Koalas at a school in Adelaide. 

 

 

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital

Port Macquarie Koala Hospital has set up a Help Thirsty Koalas Fund that builds drinking stations in fire affected areas across New South Wales. They are also working on a Wild Koala Breeding Program to help with the recovery.

 

 

 

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

Currumbin Wildlife Hospitals has been conserving native wildlife and nurturing the local indigenous heritage for over 70 years in Queensland. Their ongoing work is an important step in the conservation of the state’s wildlife.