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.
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Latest News
BWR was recently featured on South Aussie with Cosi!
Watch on 7plus - Episode 35 (Season 14), you'll catch us from the 09:35 mark.
A little taste of the wild 🌸🐾
This adorable ringtail possum joey is enjoying one of nature's sweetest treats – a fresh flower! As they grow, young possums gradually transition from milk to a diet of leaves, flowers and other native vegetation, learning important feeding skills along the way.
Every flower, leaf and branch helps prepare them for life back in the wild, where they'll spend their nights foraging high in the trees.
For now, this little one is making the most of snack time and proving that flowers aren't just pretty to look at – they're delicious too! 💚
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After spotting Rose head inside, Honey Womble wasn't about to miss out. She squeezed through the pet door and confidently wandered into the house. What a clever dog... we mean wombat!
Watching this moment of Milo snuggled up in bed with his carer Chelsea brings back so many memories 🤍
"When Milo was younger, the only way I could get him to stay in one place and actually go to sleep was by putting him in bed with me and giving him a cuddle," Chelsea said. "He spent a long time sleeping beside me while he slowly learned how to settle and sleep on his own in his pouch.
Seeing him now, comfortable and relaxed, is such a full-circle moment".
It’s a reminder that sometimes our young wildlife just need a little extra closeness before they’re ready to find their independence 🐾
Support
How You Can Help
Make a donation!
Any donations will be put towards food, veterinarian expenses, electricity bills (the infant animals require constant heat) as well as repairs to fencing and enclosures.
Your generosity and support will go a long way to ensure these animals all have a fighting chance of survival.
You can help in multiple ways:
Section 6 licence number, Collections for Charitable Purposes Act 1939 : CCP4284
Donations over $2 are tax deductible
Use the form below for donations, media, training, and general enquiries.