Wildlife Empire

05/09/2026

Juan and Loan, from two different corners of the world, brought together by a shared love of wildlife.

Collecting fresh browse for the possums and grass for the kangaroos is just one of the many jobs that need to be done around the sanctuary every day.

04/09/2026

We’ve loved having the Bigambul Rangers coming out to Wildlife Empire and spending time with us learning more about the rescue and care of our native wildlife.

This week it was all about echidnas!

We spent the session talking through what makes these incredible little animals so unique, how to recognise when an echidna may need help, what to look for at a rescue and safe rescue and handling techniques.

One of our favourite parts of what we do is being able to share the knowledge we’ve gained over the years with others who are just as passionate about protecting our wildlife.

It’s been really great getting to know the Rangers, sharing experiences and learning from each other along the way. We’re looking forward to plenty more sessions together!

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Today we say goodbye to our beautiful Florencia, who has spent the past three months volunteering with us at Wildlife Empire, all the way from Chile.

Three months is a long time to share your days with someone, and Florencia has become such a valued part of our little sanctuary family. She brought a wonderfully positive attitude to every day, shared plenty of laughs, and embraced all the craziness that comes with life here.

Florencia, thank you for your positivity, your kindness, every laugh, and all the love and care you have given to the animals during your time with us.

We are so grateful that your Australian adventure brought you to Wildlife Empire. You arrived as a volunteer from Chile and leave as part of our Wildlife Empire family.

We wish you so much happiness and adventure for whatever comes next. Safe travels, Florencia — you will be very missed.

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

It’s Fiver Friday!

$5 might not seem like much, but when our community comes together, those fivers quickly turn into bottles of milk and full bellies.

With so many kangaroos and wallabies in care, milk is one of our constant expenses. Every single $5 donation helps us keep those bottles filled and our babies growing.

If you can spare just $5 today, we would be incredibly grateful.

DONATE:

Commonwealth Bank
Account Name: Wildlife Empire
BSB: 063-097
Account Number: 24597725

PayPal: [email protected]

Reference: Fiver Friday

Every fiver counts. Every bottle counts. Every little belly counts.

02/09/2026

There’s just something about red kangaroos. We absolutely love them.

Red kangaroos are the largest marsupials in the world, with big males able to stand well over 1.5 metres tall. They’re perfectly adapted to Australia’s harsh inland conditions and can travel huge distances searching for food and water.

Those powerful back legs aren’t just impressive either. Red kangaroos can reach speeds of around 60 km/h for short bursts, and their enormous tail acts almost like a fifth limb, helping with balance and movement.

They’re tough, resilient and unmistakably Australian — but every individual has their own personality, and that’s one of the things we love most about working with them.

01/09/2026

Last week’s art class took us on a little Australian adventure, from the unmistakable beauty of Uluṟu to one of our most iconic waterbirds, the Australian Pelican.

Everyone created their own beautiful interpretations, and as always, I loved seeing how differently each person approached the same subjects. Another wonderful week of creativity, conversation and celebrating Australian wildlife and landscapes through art.