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Bonorong Wildlife Rescue is a Tasmania-wide, 24/7 wildlife rescue service.

If you are in need of advice or assistance, please call

0447 264 625

any time of the day or night.

 

Welcome to Bonorong.

 

Whether you’ve come across the world or you’re just down the road – welcome to Bonorong!

Bonorong is a Sanctuary for wildlife run by a passionate team of like-minded people. We’re a social enterprise: a little business with a big heart. The skills and funds generated through the Sanctuary allow us to proactively address problems in our surrounding environment and communities.

A visit to Bonorong is a chance to come closer than ever to something wild and fragile. You’ll come face to face with animals that became extinct long ago in other parts of Australia — the same animals we’re working hard to protect now.

By walking through our old wooden gate you’ll become part of something special – everything we do, we do with your help.

From all of us here at Bonorong (four feet, two feet and no feet), we look forward to seeing you soon!


Want to Become a Volunteer Wildlife Rescuer?

We run free training for the members of the community who are interested on the basics of wildlife rescue and transport. We have over 1,000 Rescuers onboard around the state who volunteer their time to respond to call-outs for injured and orphaned wildlife, these are people who can quickly get to an animal in need and follow the right first aid steps in order to maximise the chances of survival and relieve pain and stress for individual animals.

If you would like to join our training but are unsure if you it’s for you, there is absolutely no obligation to sign up to our Rescue Service afterwards, and you'll come away with skills that you can use in the event of a wildlife emergency.

The online sessions run for approximately 6 hours and are absolutely free.

Children are welcome but please be aware we do cover some sensitive topics including euthanasia. Young children do make pretty perfect helpers in many situations, so don't be deterred!

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Acknowledgement of Country

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary acknowledges we are on unceded Mumirimina land.

The people belonging to this part of lutruwita/Tasmania did not survive colonisation.

We extend our respect to the palawa/pakana people (Tasmanian Aboriginal community) their ancestors and elders. We acknowledge the palawa people as the ongoing custodians of lutruwita/Tasmania, and we stand in solidarity with palawa people to protect country, create sanctuary and to sustain native wildlife. 

We are deeply grateful to live and work on this country.

Country is a term widely used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It refers to the land, waterways, sky country, songlines , people, and animals the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are intrinsically connected to. 

As you visit this island please be mindful about the impact you make, and respectfully travel across and experience this beautiful land. 

We walk humbly in the footsteps of those that have walked before us and are grateful for their guardianship of the wildlife that we have the honour in caring for, knowing, learning from and rehabilitating. 

 
 
 

VISIT

Find out everything you need to know about visiting Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. We can’t wait to meet you!

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EXPERIENCES

Behind the scenes and close encounters
with Tasmania’s wildlife. 

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OUR ANIMALS

From Tassie devils to blue-tongued lizards,
to bettongs and everything in between. 

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Conservation

Tasmania's 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Service,
first Wildlife Hospital and more

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