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Wildcare Alice Springs Inc. is committed to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned native wildlife. Call us on 0419221128.

Our story told by a 600 gram pinky that came into care...

Rambo....
I don't remember much of the day it happened, I was about 5 months of age weighing 600grm happily resting up in my warm pocket when there was a terrible noise and we went flying. As I got older my adoptive mum told me we were hit by a car on the road which caused my biological mum to be killed on impact. I was so little it was extremely lucky that the person in the car stopped to check my mums pouch. If they hadn't, I would have perished in the cold that evening or birds of prey would have torn me from the pouch in the morning eating me alive. By the time I was brought into Wildcare ASP I was already cooling down and not feeling so good. It took so much time and love from my adoptive mum to get me drinking milk and starting to thrive. Being a pinky made me very frail and weak, getting through those first few months without my biological mom was very hard! Being so small makes me vulnerable to getting too hot or cold, makes it hard to learn to eat at first, and makes my small body very fragile. After 10 months and I know I am a survivor! Thanks to help from the vet and some dedicated human mums, I have now grown up to a fine young man, am fit and healthy, and preparing for release back into the wild. I know that I am big and strong now, and I like to try to boss around the other joeys that I've grown up with! A lot of people say that saving a pinky is a waste of time, but thank you for believing in me Wildcare Alice Springs! UPDATE.... Rambo has now been released back to the wild - good luck Rambo

24/10/2026

Happy National Kangaroo day! If you would like to adopt a gorgeous little joey like Kimmy or Sammy to play peek a boo, get in touch today. As it is so rewarding to watch your little one grow, to then be released back into the wild with their mob to live their best life.

21/10/2026

Sometimes, all we need is a little reassurance from a mate. These two seem to be sharing a moment of comfort after weeks of wild and unpredictable weather.

Just like us, wildlife can be affected by the storms, strong winds and heavy rain. It’s a gentle reminder to check on our mates, our neighbours and the beautiful wildlife around us.

Keep an eye out for those who may need a helping hand. Be kind, stay safe and look after one another.

Because a little comfort can go a long way — especially after a rough few weeks.

12/10/2026

🪶 RESCUE NOTICE🪶

With all the recent severe weather and storms, many of our feathered friends have been affected and may need your help.

If you find a baby bird and it
is not seriously injured, and the parents are around, please place it somewhere safe from predators (such as cats and dogs) and ants, while still allowing the parents access to collect and care for it.

Please give the parents time to return. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Keep your distance and observe it from afar, as the parents may be reluctant to approach if people are too close.

If the parents are nowhere to be seen, or the bird cannot be left safely:

Gently place the bird in a small cardboard box lined with paper towels or plain paper.
Keep the box in a quiet, calm, and secure environment. Keep it away from other pets and minimise handling.

If the bird is seriously injured: Birds can be taken to Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital for urgent assessment.

If you are unsure what to do or need assistance, please contact us for advice.

Thank you to the Alice Springs Community for caring and helping our wildlife during this difficult time. Together we can give our feather friends the best chance at recovery and release.

09/10/2026

****Notice Following Yesterday’s Storm****

Following yesterday’s storm, we have been receiving a high number of calls regarding injured wildlife.

If you find an injured animal, please carefully place it in a secure location or box if safe to do so. Keep the animal in a quiet and calm environment, and contact us for assistance or take it to Alice Springs Veterinary Hospital.

Please be patient when contacting us, as we may be out attending rescues. We will return your call or text as soon as we can. Leaving a message or sending a text with as much information as possible, including your name, the animal’s location, condition and any photos (if safe to take), is greatly appreciated and helps us respond more effectively.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the wonderful people of Alice Springs who have taken the time to call and help wildlife affected by the storm. Your compassion and concern make such a difference.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to our amazing wildlife carers and veterinary staff, who continue to dedicate their time, care and energy to looking after these animals and giving them the best possible chance of recovery.

Thank you, Alice Springs, for caring for our wildlife!

27/09/2026

We are so grateful to the public who keep an eye out and bring in these precious little one's.
Once they are old enough they will be released together.

A huge shout out and thank you to all our Wonderful volunteer wildlife carers, who give their love, time and dedicate endless hours of care ❤️
🦘🦘🦘

10/09/2026

NFL fever has officially hit Australia! 🏈 🇦🇺

In honour of the first-ever NFL game hosted in Australia, we had the incredible opportunity to welcome some very special guests and share the important work of Wildcare and our mission.

Rampage and the Rams Cheerleaders got an inside look at what it takes to care for Australia’s incredible wildlife, the challenges our native animals face in the Outback, and why wildlife rescue and rehabilitation are so important.

It was an absolute pleasure sharing our passion for protecting and caring for wildlife with them.

From the gridiron to the Outback — we’re all about looking after our wild ones!

Los Angeles Rams

08/09/2026

A very special thank you to Rhiannon and friends for coming together to rescue little Kako and give this little Joey a second chance.
Baby Kako is growing, getting stronger, and thriving a little more every day! We can’t wait for the day when Kako is ready to return to the wild — hopping freely.
Every rescue is a team effort, and Kako’s journey is a beautiful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to help wildlife.
Keep growing strong, little Kako! Your wild adventure awaits.

26/08/2026

🩷🩶 Did you know? Galahs are incredibly intelligent!

These iconic Australian birds are highly social, travelling in noisy flocks and communicating with a variety of calls. They’re also excellent problem-solvers and can adapt to changing environments.

Next time you see a flock of galahs, take a moment to watch them — there’s more going on than meets the eye! 🇦🇺

16/06/2026

This beautiful little Euro Wallaby has just arrived into our care ❤️, heartfelt thanks to Zoe who checked the deceased mothers pouch while out walking the tracks near town.

She most likely would not have made it through the night and now she has a second chance.

Thank you so much Zoe for taking the time to check and call us ☺️

28/05/2026

From tiny, sick and considerably underweight joeys to strong, healthy BIG girls — Indy and Bindi have come such a long way in care 🦘
They are thriving and not far off beginning their transition back to the wild where they belong. Watching their strength, confidence and natural instincts grow has been incredibly rewarding for our carers.
Every rescue reminds us why wildlife rehabilitation is so important 💚

Address

Alice Springs, NT
0870

Telephone

+61419221128

Website

https://wildcarealice.org.au/

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