About Us
Barossa Wildlife Rescue is a not-for-profit wildlife rescue & rehabilitation organisation supporting the Barossa Valley and surrounding regions.
Founded by Rose Brooks, a registered wildlife carer in Lyndoch, South Australia. As a little tacker Rose was forever bringing home injured or orphaned animals to look after, and she was given her first joey to raise named Bunty. Since then Rose has been caring for other injured or orphaned wildlife such as possums, echidnas, kangaroos, koalas, birds … if it has a heartbeat, it is worth a go!
The BWR averages 800 rescues or callouts each year – most of them we have been able to nurse back to health and either release back in the wild or find a home for them at other homes or wildlife sanctuaries.
Our Mission
To have a sustainable wildlife organization within the Barossa valley area with a dedicated team of volunteers who work towards the rescue, rehabilitation and release (where possible) of wildlife.
Educate the community and also promote further opportunities on education choices for our younger generations.
UPDATES
Latest News
Working in collaboration with Fauna Rescue, our Large Rescue Team was called out to an unusual and urgent situation: a kangaroo had become stuck in an awkward spot between a fence and a shed. It was quite a sight!
The team carefully assessed the situation, ensuring their safety as well as the kangaroo's, and got to work trying to dislodge him.
Once he was finally upright, he was able to hop away into the wild. Another amazing rescue!
This Brushtail mum was trapped in a workshop for the last month. She was very dehydrated and malnourished, and strangely had a paperclip stuck in her teeth.
After being checked over by the kind staff at the Gawler Animal Hospital, mum and her joey are now in care at BWR.
A couple of days ago, this little joey was found tangled in a fence near Mt. Crawford. A member of the public managed to free her, and one of our Large Wildlife Rescue team members brought her to BWR headquarters.
Kangaroos often don’t survive the type of injuries that can occur from being caught in a fence, so she is one very lucky girl!
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How You Can Help
Make a Donation
Your generosity and support will go a long way to ensure these animals all have a fighting chance of survival.
Bank Details
Barossa Wildlife Rescue
BSB: 313 140 A/C: 1248 6657
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Join the Mob
Barossa Wildlife Rescue Incorporated (BWR) is a membership organisation. Anyone can apply to become a member!
BWR Partners
We appreciate the support of local businesses who contribute goods, services and their time to support our organisation.
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