About Us
Barossa Wildlife Rescue is a not-for-profit wildlife rescue & rehabilitation organisation supporting the Barossa Valley and surrounding regions. β
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 β¦Β if it has a heartbeat, it is worth a go!
The BWR averages 800 rescues or callouts each year β 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.
Who wants to cook on a Friday night? Not us!! Come support Barossa Wildlife Rescue and meet some of our wonderful carers over a yummy schnitzel!
This Friday, October 2nd, BWR is having a fundraiser at the Mount Pleasant hotel/ motel where $5 from each schnitzel goes towards the care and support of our injured wildlife.
Springtime is our busiest time of the year and our resources are stretched. We need your support, and what better way to support us than to eat some great food!
Bookings can be made here: bookings.wowapps.com/make-booking/mountpleasanthotelmo?src=web
We hope to see you there! ππ¦
Our annual πΈSpring Donation DriveπΈ is almost here!
Spring is the busiest time of year for wildlife rehabilitators, and while we try to provide as much as we can to our volunteer carers, the uptick in rescues means we don't always have enough resources to go around. Last spring, BWR received over 150 animals!
You can help reduce the amount our volunteers need to pay out of pocket by donating household items that wildlife carers use every day! If you would like to contribute to the Spring Donation Drive, we will have multiple drop-off locations set up soon where donations can be delivered in both Nuriootpa and Lyndoch (see the flyer attached!).
A big thank you to all of you who help us continue what we do! π
Curiosity comes naturally... π±π¦
It was a case of mutual curiosity when our resident cats stopped by to check out one of our young joeys. A few gentle sniffs, a cautious look, and everyone carried on with their day.
All interactions are closely supervised and kept brief, with our focus always on ensuring our wildlife develops the natural behaviours needed for a successful return to the wild.
Sometimes the simplest moments are the cutest. π
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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.