Native Australian Wombats

13/08/2023

Thank you Paris Lea for making me snuggly pouches ###

05/07/2023

Please stop and check if you hit an animal or you see one that’s just been hit.
There may be a precious life inside a pouch desperate for help. Then call your wildlife group or shelter, please.

08/06/2023

Unfortunately, due to many of my photos being stolen I’m not going to post any more photos until this has resolved.
So sorry!

30/04/2023

Did you know that wombats often share their homes (and food) with other native animals?
This is one of our released wombats home for a quick visit and a bite to eat.
Thanks Rick for the photo!

05/04/2023

Thank you to my dear friend Cat Coake for organising this fundraiser so we can continue this vital work.
Please help us of you can.

Wombat numbers are dwindling each and every year. For over 2… Wild Animals Australia needs your support for Orphan Wombat Rescue-Joey Preschool Pen Extension

15/03/2023

Good morning baby wombat lovers!

07/03/2023

There’s only one of me you’ll need to wait your turn 😁

02/03/2023

Wishing you all as much happiness as Ben 😃

19/02/2023

Little Finn is not so little anymore but still so adorable and he’s such a good baby to care for 🥰

06/02/2023

Isn’t this gif cute!!

26/04/2022

https://gofund.me/7de1fb0c

When native wildlife arrive into care, they need to be examined and wei… Kiren-Jayne Towers needs your support for Examination table for native animals.

28/12/2021

Night-night Billy-Jean 🥰

25/12/2021

Good night everyone. Merry Christmas 🥰

13/11/2021

Angus McKenzie and Wednesday-Skye live 🥰 (Part one)

Wombat Mumma's short video with ♬ original sound

26/10/2021

Shhh…babies falling asleep 🥰

23/10/2021

Why do we raise baby wombats in two’s or three’s?

Baby wombats stay with their Mothers for about 18 months, 6 of those months, they are tucked securely in her backwards facing pouch. When they emerge from the pouch, at around 6 months of age, they stay close to their Mothers side.
All the while learning about survival in the wild.

Deep inside the safety of the burrow, Mum will rest, while her joey tends to climb all over her and jump around.
No wonder she needs to sleep so much!!

Having a buddy to cuddle up with when baby wombats are raised in care,makes all the difference. They not only have each other for company but also for play, warmth and comfort and to learn from each other about being a wombat.

22/10/2021

10/10/2021

Oh Teddy, you were such a gorgeous baby 🥰

06/10/2021

Did someone say it’s Wombat Wednesday?? Well let’s go play!!!

27/09/2021

Inside for yummy warm milky bottles 🥰

26/09/2021

The girls first turn of their new burrow…it’s all so very exciting!

24/09/2021

Baby wombats explore the new wombat preschool for the first time…more photos to follow 🥰

22/09/2021

Good morning everyone out there 😃

21/09/2021

Happy Wombat Wednesday everyone…sorry I had to edit this post as the photo hadn’t loaded properly.
Have a lovely day everyone and thank you Jodie for your support of wildlife carers 💖

21/09/2021

Happy Wombat Wednesday everyone.
Thank you Jodie for making this poster and for the support you give to wildlife carers 💖

15/09/2021

Good morning!

11/09/2021

Today’s baby wombat facts:
Very young, furless ”pinky” wombats are very fragile and need very specialised care. They require a formula designed just for them, containing colostrum to develop their immunity. The teats used to feed these tiny babies have been designed for the shape of their mouths, to enable them to suck and swallow.
Just like very premature human babies, their skin also needs to be cared for and they have very specific temperature needs. These tiny babies are unable to control their body temperature until they develop fur.

N.b: If you happen to find a baby wombat, please phone your local wildlife group or the nearest vet.

10/09/2021

I saw these wombat foot prints on a dirt road during the week. No wombat around, just the foot prints.

09/09/2021

Today’s Wondeful Wombat Facts:
Did you know baby wombats are in their mothers pouch for 6-8 months?
When baby wombats need to be in care, they still need to feel safe and secure and they still need to sleep most of the time.

08/09/2021

Today’s Wonderful Wombat Facts:
Orphaned baby wombats are best raised together in pairs or more. They are usually with their Mums all of the time, in her pouch, by her side or deep inside the safety of a burrow.
Baby wombats love to play, and jump around and generally have lots of fun!
Raising them in pairs or more ensures they always have company while learning all about being a wombat!
After all…one day they will be going back to the bush to be wild wombats just the way they are meant to be 🥰