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Research & Conservation Science

ACT Wildlife supports and contributes to research projects that deepen understanding of native fauna and their habitats in the ACT. These efforts include woodland restoration, monitoring of species abundance and distribution, and studies into human-wildlife interactions and habitat connectivity. The organisation leverages scientific data to guide best practice in animal care, wildlife release protocols, and public education, helping to inform policy and conservation strategies for long-term environmental and species sustainability.

ACT Wildlife Volunteer: Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release

ACT Wildlife rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured, sick, displaced, and orphaned native animals in the ACT. The organisation upholds high standards of animal welfare through accredited training and actively educates the public on sharing the urban environment with wildlife, creating greater awareness and positive conservation outcomes.

Mission

Rescues, Rehabilitate and Relase

ACT Wildlife rescues, rehabilitate and release injured, sick, displaced and orphaned native wildlife in the ACT. We educate the public about sharing the urban interface with native wildlife. We provide training to ensure a high standard of welfare for animals in care.

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Project Story

Our Beginning

In 2013, a small group of passionate wildlife carers saw the need for a wildlife group that would care for injured, sick or orphaned native animals with the Canberra region. The group approached the ACT Government with a proposal to set up ACT Wildlife Inc., which contained approximately 20 individuals who were already caring for mainly birds and possums, but also a smaller number of lizards, with the odd wombat, micro bat and fruit bats. The ACT Government accept the proposal and the organisation was registered as a Non-for-profit charity.

Our Purpose

The purpose of ACT Wildlife is to:
- Rescue, rehabilitate and release injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife
- Educate the public about sharing the urban interface with native wildlife
- Provide professional training to ensure a high standard of welfare for animals in care

Animal Enclosures

With the limited number of enclosures we are struggling to accommodate the increasing number of animals in their care. Limited space prevents us from taking in more animals in need, hindering our ability to rescue and rehome. Additional enclosures would allow them to expand their capacity, providing safe and comfortable environments for more animals until they find their forever homes.

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