Darling Range Wildlife Shelter WA

13/06/2026

📸 Have you captured a special wildlife moment wile volunteering with wildlife? 🦘💚

Whether it's a curious joey peeking from a pouch, a majestic bird in flight, or a beautiful encounter with our native wildlife, we'd love to see it!

As part of our inaugural Wild for Art 2026 exhibition, we're inviting volunteers and members of registered wildlife rehabilitation organisations across Western Australia to enter their favourite wildlife photographs into our Photography Prize, with $500 up for grabs.

You don't need to be a professional photographer. Some of the most meaningful images are the ones that tell a story, capture a moment, or reflect your connection with our incredible wildlife.

✨ Search through your camera roll
✨ Rediscover your favourite wildlife image
✨ Share your unique perspective of Western Australia's native fauna

Your photograph could inspire others, celebrate our beautiful wildlife, and help raise funds for the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned native animals.

📅 Entries close: 26 July 2026
📅 Exhibition: 15–16 August 2026
🏆 $500 Photography Prize

We can't wait to see Western Australia's wildlife through your lens. 📷🐾


Because every critter counts. 💚

12/06/2026

🦉 This towel may not look like much to us... but to this Boobook Owl, it meant safety.

When this little owl was found vulnerable and in need of help, one simple decision changed everything.

Someone chose to stop their car.

They took the time to look, to care, and to act.
Because of that choice, this owl was given a second chance, a chance to receive veterinary care, warmth, shelter, and the opportunity to recover.

Wildlife rescue often begins with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Not because they have special training or equipment, but because they notice. They stop. They make a phone call. They care enough to help.

Every year, countless native animals are injured, orphaned, or displaced. Many are never seen. Many never receive help. But for this Boobook Owl, someone chose to stop.
And that made all the difference.

💚 Thank you to everyone who takes the time to help our wildlife. Whether it's safely containing an animal, calling for advice, transporting a patient, or supporting rehabilitation efforts, you are giving them a chance to live.

📞 If you find injured, orphaned, or displaced wildlife, please contact your local wildlife rescue organisation as soon as possible.

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

Introducing WRAGWA - Darling Range Wildlife Shelter is proud to be an inaugural member.


The Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Group of Western Australia (WRAGWA) is a collaborative alliance of Western Australia’s leading wildlife rehabilitation organisations.

Together, our member organisations care for more than 80% of the sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife admitted for rehabilitation across the state each year. We also support wildlife rescue, conservation, education, research and emergency response programs that benefit both wildlife and the communities that care about them.


WRAGWA was established to strengthen the wildlife rehabilitation sector through collaboration, advocacy, knowledge sharing and the promotion of best-practice wildlife rehabilitation. By working together, we can address sector-wide challenges, improve outcomes for wildlife and build a stronger, more sustainable future for wildlife rehabilitation in Western Australia.


Wildlife rehabilitation plays a vital role in animal welfare, conservation, community education and scientific research. Every year, tens of thousands of native animals receive care thanks to the dedication of wildlife rehabilitators, veterinary professionals, volunteers and supporters across our state.


If you are a wildlife rehabilitator and would like to learn more about how you can collaborate with WRAGWA and help strengthen the wildlife rehabilitation sector, we encourage you to visit our website for more information on Membership and Associate Membership.


Visit https://www.wragwa.org to learn more about our member organisations, our work and our vision for the future of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation in Western Australia.


Together, we can achieve more for wildlife.

06/06/2026

INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE REHABILITATION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA 🐢
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Perth’s four major wildlife hospitals are pleased to announce that our 2026 wildlife rehabilitation training is now open for bookings!⁠
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This comprehensive two-day course introduces you to the foundational skills needed to care for injured, sick, orphaned and displaced native birds, mammals and reptiles in an offsite care setting. Learn about the legal and ethical framework that protects native animal health, welfare and ecology and hear from experienced wildlife rehabilitators about the complexities, challenges and rewards of wildlife rehabilitation.
We particularly encourage people living in peri-urban, rural or remote areas - where wildlife rehabilitation services are more difficult to access – to attend.
⁠Queries [email protected]
📆 Sat 25 July – Sun 26 July 2026⁠
⏱ 9am – 5pm⁠
🏥 Darling Range Wildlife Shelter, Martin
🎫 $350 (2 days), $200 (1 day)⁠
💻 https://events.humanitix.com/wragwa_july2026
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This course is brought to you by the Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Group of Western Australia: a joint collaboration between Kanyana Wildlife, WA Wildlife, Darling Range Wildlife and Perth Wildlife Hospital.
To practice as a wildlife rehabilitator after the course, participants will need to apply for a license with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, follow the Code of Practice for Wildlife Rehabilitation in Western Australia and align with an established wildlife group, for ongoing mentoring and support.⁠
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05/06/2026

🦘🎨 Wildlife Art by Wildlife Volunteers 🎨🦘

Who better to capture the beauty of Western Australia's wildlife than the people who spend their time caring for it?

This August, Darling Range Wildlife Shelter will host its inaugural Wild for Art exhibition, showcasing original artwork created by volunteers and members of wildlife rehabilitation organisations from across WA.

From paintings and photography to mixed media and sculpture, each piece celebrates the incredible wildlife and landscapes that inspire us every day.

✨ $500 Every Critter Counts Award
✨ $500 People's Choice Award
✨ $500 Photography Prize

Whether you're an artist, wildlife volunteer, or simply someone who loves our unique native fauna, we'd love you to be part of Wild for Art 2026.

📅 Entries close 26 July 2026
📅 Exhibition weekend: 15–16 August 2026

Because every critter counts 💚

05/06/2026

04/06/2026

Your next dinner out could help wildlife💚

Purchase an Entertainment Membership and enjoy thousands of offers on dining, travel, shopping and experiences, while supporting Darling Range Wildlife Shelter.

💛 $15 from every membership comes directly back to DRWS.

Plus, join this month and you'll go into the draw to win:

✈️ A $5,000 Entertainment Travel Voucher

🐧 An Ultimate Antarctica Expedition for Two, valued at over $40,000

Save on the things you already do, support wildlife, and you might even win the adventure of a lifetime.

👉 Get your membership today via our QR Code

03/06/2026

🐢 The City of Gosnells is home to the Southwestern Snake-necked Turtle — and right now tiny hatchlings are on the move!

At just 3cm long, hatchlings emerge between May and August and journey to nearby wetlands. You can help by:

• Slowing down near wetlands and turtle crossing signs
• Keeping dogs on short leads
• Letting nesting turtles continue their journey
• Spreading the word

💚 Every little action helps these turtle hatchlings to survive and thrive.

If you see a sick or injured turtle, contact the Darling Range Wildlife Shelter WA on 9394 0885. Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4wVUyBR