Wildlife Rescue Darwin

04/04/2025

Happy world Rat day! We have some amazing native rodents in the top end like this black footed Tree rat. All native rodents in the top end are under threat and need our care. We have been privileged to be able to treat some.

03/04/2025

Our lorikeets like many nectar eating species had a very hard time with the rain and we have seen 15 of them coming in this week. Some very malnourished others a bit better. Wildlife can be dropped of at The Ark Animal Hospital and we will treat it for free.

26/03/2025

Please drive carefully, this beautiful Radjah shelduck was hit by a car. While she survived she will need a couple of days to recover. We just hope she does not have little ducklings at the moment and her partner will wait for her.

21/03/2025

A Grassland melomy! Hardly bigger then a thumb but just perfect. We don't know what happened to him mum, but after a vet check we found him a perfect non human foster mum.

01/03/2025

This little brushtail possum had a hard start in life as it was attacked by a dog. Luckily only scratches but it will need painkillers, antibiotics and a lot of TLC. After it's vet visit it is now with a wildlife carer.

25/02/2025

With lots of new grass out there we see in increase of birds like this Corella coming in hit by cars. Please slow down when you see a flock near the road. This little Corella was lucky and had only a shock. He will be released within 48hours

26/12/2024

Unfortunately we do see a lot of sick possums like this, it has dermatitis which is stress related. It is treatable but the possum should not be released back into the same area and ideally be released it its own log so it doesn't need to fight for shelter.

25/12/2024

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who played a role in the rescue and rehabilitation of our precious wildlife this year. Your kindness, whether it was bringing in an injured animal, fostering a creature in need, or providing medical care, has made a profound impact. We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with joy and the spirit of compassion. 🎄

24/12/2024

A Little Kingfisher more than ready to be released. He was found on the ground stunned. Painkillers and rest gave him back his energy.

20/12/2024

This Barking Owl came to us from Batchelor with a head trauma. It had an x-ray and painkiller and started to show signs of improvement after 48 hours. It will now go to a Wild-Care member for rehab and release with a check up in a week's time. Such special birds. Our clinic offers free wildlife treatment as we believe in helping.

14/12/2024

This Torres Strait Pigeon came into us a few days ago unable to fly. With a bit of TLC in hospital, he certainly can now! Great to be able to get wildlife back out where they belong!

11/12/2024

Another very cute sized patient in clinic today. This baby spotted tree monitor had been gotten by a cat and was brought into clinic. After assessing the wounds under sedation, we were able to stitch up the micro sized monitor and start antibiotics. He should be back out there in no time!

08/12/2024

The s frilled neck lizard was brought to us unable to move. It might have been hit by a car but it certainly is also a bit pregnant. Now it has time for a bit of TLC without any dangers before it will be released back.

02/12/2024

Congratulations! Most of our rehab wildlife goes to Wildcare. So it is great to see recognition for the work they do.

https://www.facebook.com/100064835766845/posts/970920838412433/

As head of the community organisation Wildcare Incorporated, Mignon McHendrie is at the helm of a team of volunteers who rescue wildlife.

Mignon is expanding the work of Wildcare Incorporated by training the community on how to care for orphaned baby animals and licensing the taking of animals with carers into local schools.

Mignon McHendrie receives the 2025 Northern Territory Local Hero Award.

01/12/2024

We don't see drongas very often. This one came in unable to fly but had no broken wing. He is in medication for the moment and will go to a wildlife carer soon.

25/11/2024

Baby orange footed scrub fowls usually don't need to be rescued but this little one was very wet and just needed a bit of TLC. It will be released in a day or two

23/11/2024

Rain and storms can also bring some nests down. This was dropped off this morning. After receiving a health check and some food, they now are with Wildcare who will try to reunite.

20/11/2024

The baby bird season truly has started. If possible please reunite with parents as these little ones can be quite demanding :-)