Red Box Wildlife Shelter

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Red Box Wildlife Shelter

We are committed to protecting our incredible wildlife. We rescue, rehabilitate, raise and release

Mission:

To bring global respect, peace and protection to the kangaroo through education, advocacy and inspiration. Vision

A world where the kangaroo is globally respected and is free to live without fear of persecution, exploitation and displacement. To find out more, please visit: https://kangaroorangers.com/

*We are a NO PUBLIC ADMISSION shelter*

TO DONATE TO RED BOX WILDLIFE SHELTER: https://www.redboxwildlifeshelter.com.au/donations/single-donation/

30/08/2026

Benjamin, Vincent and Wilbur explored by themselves last night and found the small playpen off the joeys room.
Used to pick grass for patients, it was scheduled for a mow but the babies had so much fun in the long grass we'll leave it for a few more days.
They hopped around it like someone at the beach and seaweed touches your leg and suddenly you're in the midst of a cardio workout 😆
I wish I had filmed it but I was too busy laughing and enjoying the scene.
Photo: Wilbur when he first went into the playpen. Initially he just froze ❤️ 🦘
But soon he was playing 😊

29/08/2026

See anything odd about this photo? I took it about 10 minutes ago as the volunteers and I headed out to start chores.
We are enjoying some beautiful weather at the moment which is allowing us to do odd jobs around the shelter and be at peace at the same time.
Josephine hops excitedly along her fence line each morning in anticipation to join the mini mob. Her wounds are healing slowly, but healing nonetheless. The nights are very cold and she utilises her heated mattress every night.
Ranger, Bling, Barry and Jack are loving being part of the wildlings as I can see their joy and pride of being where they belong.
Now, back to the photo.........I've flipped it upside down! It's so clear and calm outside the refection is perfect.
Well done to those that picked it 👍

28/08/2026

Watch to the end to see Mia’s baby 😍🦘
Mia has been in the yards for three days now babysitting Dora’s little daughter. Dora is having a great time at Mia’s expense.
Mia has even allowed Dora’s daughter drink from her 💕
(Photo in comments section)

27/08/2026

How the month has flown ❤️
Our lovely French traveller Eva leaves us today which is bitter sweet to say the least.
I am happy to know she leaves here with a deep love of the kangaroo people but I also know how heartbroken we are.
Eva fitted in perfectly and the joeys adore her!
There is not much she doesn't know how to do when it comes to caring for kangaroos.
She was very hands-on with the running of the shelter and assisted in the clinic at every opportunity.
Her company was lovely and her laughter beautiful to the ears.
We will all miss you Eva. See you when you return to check in on Benjamin (photographed) 🦘
Tamara Kenneally Photography

26/08/2026

Anu is a new volunteer currently studying Animal and Vet Science.
Now here's a twist for you all.
Remember when Jackie studying Environment and Conservation went to Sth Africa last year to work with wildlife there? Well, she met Anu on that trip. The girls didn't stay in touch, got home and got on with their lives.
Imagine the surprise to both when they passed each other in the yards!! Jackie sent me an excitable "OMG! I know Anu".
From Sth Africa to a wildlife shelter in Central Victoria..... what are the odds? 😳
Photo: Anu feeding Whiskey

25/08/2026

We don't get to see Barry very often these days but when we do, he still asks for a bottle 😁 (which he gets)
Watching him when he is "home" I can see he has made many friends with the wildlings and seems very popular.
I am of course thrilled for my affectionate little man ❤️

24/08/2026

Departed 24th August 2026 🙏
I knew the Great Man that arrived on clinic day was really not well. But that does not mean we do not try to help them either recover or ease their suffering.
He rallied in the first 24 hours and stood up but was too weak to remain standing. Once he lay back down I knew he was not going to get back up. I switched him over to palliative care.
He was warm, safe and pain free and I left the joeys with him for sometime to keep him company. His eyes and ears would follow the joeys movements and I am sure he passed on some wisdom to them.
Isn't that what us humans do when someone is dying in hospital? We gather to offer company and familiar voices. The kangaroo people feel what we feel so when treating them, think of that.
During the day I visited him often to ensure he was clean and warm.
I moved him so he could see out his doorway.
As I spoke with him and gently caressed his face I saw the most beautiful aqua blue, turquoise aura around his head.
I remember saying; "You are a true blue blood aren't you? Someone very special".
What a privilege it was to be in his presence and to assist him in crossing over ❤️

Note: He arrived with an old fence hanging wound on his foot that was infected and the infection had travelled up the leg.

23/08/2026

The boys are now starting to do small zoomies around the yards with Benjamin being the bravest.
They still enjoy their roo-mobile travels. Seeing the layout of the land from the warmth and comfort of their carriage, then they pop out for a wee and a run then it's back inside for a bottle and a nap.
These are the faces of innocence. Children with their whole lives ahead of them and no one has a right to deny them of this. No one.
Those that chose to hurt innocent souls will one day have to answer for their crimes.
The war between good and evil battles right here, right now.
Pick a side.

22/08/2026

Yesterday was clinic day and a very busy one!
In fact, as I type, Dr Mark is seeing a joey and a kookaburra. It sure has been a constant stream this weekend.
The team was amazing as usual!
Dr Mark - Snr Vet
Tom - Vet student
Mia - Cert 4 vet nurse (nearly finished)
Jackie - Cert 4 vet nurse (just started)
Rob from Macedon Ranges Wildlife Network
Tamara recording the day Tamara Kenneally Photography
Ruth and Sarah rescuing and transporting
Eva our French volunteer that was hands on all day and loved it
and me, Nikki 😁
There were more wins than sadness, new shelter operators were met and wildlife people got to catch up with one another which is a rare treat.
Thank you again to everyone that helps keep this clinic FREE. With no government funding, wildlife carers and rescuers do it hard. This clinic offers great relief along with a deep understanding of the level of love carers have for charges ❤️ 🦘
Photo: Eva, Tom, Nikki and Rob more a patient into Convalescent Cabin. He's in a bad way but will be given every opportunity here to recover.
He has been caught in a fence at some stage and his foot is infected. I am watching him via his camera to see if he starts to respond to treatment. Please send the big man love 🙏

21/08/2026

Today is clinic day and we are booked to the rafters!
Dr Mark and Vet Student Tom have a few orthopaedic surgeries scheduled and will be using the wonderful new orthopaedic surgical instruments provided through a grant via Georgie Purcell - Animal Justice Party MP. Thank you Georgie 🙏
Also attending today are our Cert 4 vet nurse students Mia and Jackie. Today is about FREE treatment for our wildlife and teaching the next generation of wildlife loving vets and nurses.
Thank you to everyone that supports Red Box that makes this possible.
Photo: Whiskey has an appointment to see Dr Mark too. He arrived with a badly broken toe that swelled so badly it was unable to be splinted so knitted in an odd shape. He can hop on it but I need to make sure he will not be compromised once he returns to his true home, the Australian bush 🦘

Address

PO BOX 55
Elphinstone, VIC
3448

Website

http://www.redboxwildlifeshelter.com.au/, http://www.kangaroorangers.com/

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