Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

13/06/2026

We're hiring!

We are seeking expressions of interest for the full-time role of Business & Guest Services Team Member.

If you have experience in the business administration field, and you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, this could be the role for you!

Find out more and apply now:

https://au.seek.com/job/92678047

📸 Michael Eastwell Photography

11/06/2026

Calling all art and wildlife lovers!

For the last 12 months, artworks by Hobart-based artist and illustrator Natalia Bennett, featuring five endangered species injured on Tasmania's roads have been prominently displayed at Hobart airport. Natalia's art helps raise awareness about the plight of the Spotted-tailed quoll, Masked owl, Swift parrot, Tasmanian devil and Wedge-tailed eagle, especially amongst those visiting Tasmania from interstate and overseas.

Bonorong's 24/7 Wildlife Rescue Service handles approximately 20,000 calls for wildlife in need every year, and that number is steadily rising. Many of these calls relate to endangered species such as those depicted in Natalia's artwork.

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary CEO Matt Clement said that almost three in four fatal incidents involving Tasmanian wildlife occurred on our roads.

"Natalia's artwork and the collaboration with Hobart International Airport, helps to shine a light on these beautiful creatures, many of which are found nowhere else on planet Earth."

These stunning artworks are now up for auction, with 100% of the proceeds pledged to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary, to help fund the vital work of rescuing, treating, rehablitating and returning injured, orphaned and displaced animals back to the wild.

Head to the auction website for more information and to place your bid today!

11/06/2026

Help us help Tasmania's wildlife this end of financial year. 💚

As the cost to operate our dedicated Wildlife Hospital, 24/7/365 Wildlife Rescue Service, and our Wildlife Rehabilitation services increases in line with the rising number of animals in need, we need your help! 🩺

Your donation - no matter how big or small - makes a real and measurable difference to the thousands of injured, orphaned and displaced animals arriving at our doors each year. 🐾

$50 A week’s supply of medical oxygen for animals under anaesthesia.
$100 Enables our vet team to run a specialist blood test for animals suffering illness and disease.
$500 One whole month’s supply of pain relief medication for numerous patients at our wildlife hospital.
$1,500 Funds specialist orthopaedic surgery for a Wedge-tailed eagle.
$2,500 Buys an incubator or ‘humidicrib’ used to house small animals and orphans in intensive care
$5,000 Safeguards delivery of our Wildlife Rescue Service for an entire week, contributing to the rescue of 20,000 animals each year.

Friends of Bonorong acts as the fundraising arm for Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary's Wildlife Hospital, Wildlife Rescue Service and Wildlife Rehabilitation teams. It aims to fundraise for the immediate care of wildlife in crisis and for the ongoing protection of Tasmanian wildlife in need.🦘

Friends of Bonorong is a registered Australian Wildlife Charity and donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible within Australia and the USA. ❤️‍🩹

https://www.friendsofbonorong.com/

07/06/2026

Calling all crafters and wildlife lovers! 🧵

Our friends at ARCTas hub are urgently seeking donations of materials to help create much-needed possum palaces, birds nests and knitted wildlife pouches.

Items currently needed:

🧺 100% flannelette and polar fleece that is:

•Clean and freshly washed
•New or as-new condition
•Durable enough to withstand frequent washing

🧶Acrylic yarn (preferably 8-ply).

Don't have materials at home? Spotlight gift vouchers are a wonderful way to support the purchase of fabric and yarn supplies.

Please email Trish Bone at [email protected] if you wish to donate!

05/06/2026

Join our next Virtual Wildlife Rescue Training on 21 June 2026, 10am to 5pm! ❤️‍🩹

🚑 We offer free training for community members in the basics of wildlife rescue, safe transport, and temporary care. The goal is to build a statewide network of people who can respond quickly when wildlife need help, giving them the best chance of survival while easing pain and stress.

There’s no obligation to join our rescue service afterwards, though we’d love it if you did! Either way, you’ll leave the session with valuable skills you can use anytime you come across a wildlife emergency.

📅 Sessions run for approximately 6 hours
💲 Free of charge
🐾 Open statewide to anyone interested

🔗 Click here for more info and to register: https://www.bonorong.com.au/wildlife-rescue/ -a-rescuer

29/05/2026

Looking to support wildlife conservation this end of financial year?

Donations to 'Friends of Bonorong' - no matter how big or small - have a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of native, endemic and migratory species each year.
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The team at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary works tirelessly to protect our native animals by facilitating the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. As the number of animals arriving at our facility continues to rise, we need your support to ensure that every animal in need receives the best possible care and attention.

Friends of Bonorong is a registered Australian Wildlife Charity, established to support the vital work we do through fundraising, bequests and other charitable partnerships. Donations of $2 and over are tax-deductible within Australia.
Follow the link to learn more about Friends of Bonorong and donate now:
https://www.friendsofbonorong.com/

📷 Spotted-tail quoll by Michael Eastwell

27/05/2026

BIG NEWS: Bonorong is coming soon to your home theatre! 📺

Anyone who has visited Bonorong in the last few months will have noticed a camera crew filming around the Sanctuary. We are thrilled to announce that Bonorong, its staff, volunteers, and most importantly Tasmania's wildlife, will be staring in the docuseries, The Animal Sanctuary!

We are looking forward to sharing daily life here at the Sanctuary and hightlighting the work of our staff, volunteers, and the wider community who are so passionately caring for Tasmania's precious native wildlife.

Watch this space!

It's not all cute and fluffy animal stories at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. Its director Greg Irons says a new docuseries will show the real face of animal conservation, and it's not all "happy Larry".

25/05/2026

We hope you have been inspired by 💫 National Volunteer Week 💫 to get out in your community and volunteer!

Whether you have volunteered at our sanctuary once or returned often, we are so grateful for your work! Whether you do one rescue per year or 100 rescues per year, it makes a positive difference in the lives of Tasmanian wildlife.

If you'd like to find out more about volunteering here at Bonorong, please visit our website: https://www.bonorong.com.au/volunteering/

22/05/2026

Hear from Tracey about her experience as one of our volunteer wildlife rescuers.

Our next Virtual Wildlife Rescue Training is coming up on 21 June 2026, 10am to 5pm!

There’s no obligation to join our rescue service afterwards, though we’d love it if you did! Either way, you’ll leave the session with valuable skills you can use anytime you come across a wildlife emergency.

📅 Sessions run for approximately 6 hours
💲 Free of charge
🐾 Open statewide to anyone interested

🔗 Click here for more info and to register: https://www.bonorong.com.au/wildlife-rescue/ -a-rescuer

20/05/2026

National Volunteer Week 🦘 Let's meet some of our incredible volunteers...