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
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.
Resident red kangaroo Boof acting out our retirement plan ⛱️
Meet Mr and Mrs Bojangles, who tied the knot last Saturday night! 💕
These two love to climb on top of mum's head while the other has a drink of milk, and they'll stay there quite happily until she puts them back to bed. Weighing in at just 40g and 47g, they're very tiny and are about 80 days old.
Mr Bojangles came to us on the 22nd December, and Mrs Bojangles arrived just a couple weeks ago - so it was a true whirlwind romance!
Story time at the Smudge Sanctuary! 📚
Smudge is a western grey kangaroo who never learnt to read and loves it when her big sis reads and sings for her - something they have been doing ever since Smudge was little (see the second picture)! Even though she's a big roo now in her very own special sanctuary built just for her and her friends, Smudge (and co.) love to come hang out while there's a book out!
Here Smudge and Badger are being read "Growing Up Wombat" by Josh Neille - they love learning about native wildlife! Badger came into care at just 1kg with two broken feet, and has since thrived, bonded with Smudge, and grown to nearly 8kg 🦘
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.
Bank Details
Barossa Wildlife Rescue
BSB: 313 140 A/C: 1248 6657
OR
Section 6 licence number, Collections for Charitable Purposes Act 1939 : CCP4284
Donations over $2 are tax deductible
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.
Use the form below for donations, media, training, and general enquiries.