Who should I contact about injured wildlife?

If you find a sick or injured wild animal, contact your nearest veterinarian or wildlife carer organisation as soon as possible so that it may receive appropriate treatment. Wild animals become stressed by handling, so you should seek expert advice before handling an injured animal. Try to minimise the amount of exposure the injured animal has to people and loud noises. Do not attempt to feed or treat it unless you have specialist knowledge or training.

To find an Australian wildlife rescue volunteer near you, contact the Wildlife Rescue Australia 24-hour call centre on 1300 596 457, or download the IFAW Wildlife Rescue App.

State/Territory contact details for injured wildlife are:

State/Territory	Contacts
Australian Capital Territory	RSPCA ACT (02) 6287 8100 (business hours) ACT Wildlife 0432 300 033 (24 hours) For injured kangaroos, call Access Canberra 13 22 81
New South Wales	WIRES (Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service) 1300 094 737 NSW Wildlife Council has a list of wildlife rescue groups in NSW
Northern Territory	Wildcare 08 8988 6121 or 0408 885 341 (7am-8pm) Ark Aid NT Government
Queensland	RSPCA Queensland 1300 264 625 (7am-7pm) Wildcare Australia 07 5527 2444 (24 hours)
South Australia	RSPCA SA on 1300 477 722 (9am-5pm) Fauna Rescue 08 8289 0896 (24 hours)
Tasmania	TAS Government Wildlife Management 03 6165 4305 Bonorong Wildlife Rescue 0447 264 625 (24 hours)
Victoria	Wildlife Victoria an 03 8400 7300 Victoria Government
Western Australia	Wildcare Helpline 08 9474 9055

Updated on May 14, 2024

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