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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 ex

tremely 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

10/04/2026

No words, just cuteness. If you would like to adopt a gorgeous little joey like Kimmy or Sammy, 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.

08/04/2026

How gorgeous are those eyes!! This beauty was rescued a few days ago and set free tonight after a speedy recovery. Not sure of the story, but it was seen by a good samaritan who called our wildcare team because it did not look well. Tonight it was strong, and flew off into the night sky 🥰

05/04/2026

This morning we were called out to rescue a bird who had flown down someone's chimney in Ilparpa. When a wildlife carer arrived, she was greeted with the cutest little eyes looking back at her who was so tired after it's ordeal, and was rescued safety without any struggles. It is now getting plenty of fluids to build it's strength so it can eventually be set free back into the wild. A big shout out to the lovely lady who had called one of our team members to rescue the little cutie, from all of our team we thank you 🥰

03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a joyful and peaceful Easter! 🐣🌸

May your day be filled with love, happiness, and special moments with family and friends. Here’s to fresh beginnings, sweet treats, and plenty of reasons to smile.

Hoppy Easter to you all!!

23/03/2026

Fun fact for the day 🥰 Kangaroo feet are highly specialized for hopping, featuring long, narrow hind feet (giving them the name Macropodidae or "big foot") dominated by a single, powerful fourth toe that supports most of their weight, where their feet utilize fused second and third toes for grooming, strong tendons for energy efficiency, and large, sharp claws.
Their feet also feature robust, elastic tendons that work like springs to maximize energy efficiency, allowing them to jump up to 9 meters in a single bound, where the hind legs and feet can deliver a force of over 760 lbs per square inch in defensive kicks and Kangaroos can also reach top hopping speeds of 64 to 70 km/h over short distances. While cruising at lower speeds, they can sustain speeds of up to 40 km/h for nearly 2 km. They are the only large animals that use hopping as their primary means of movement

22/03/2026

One of our Wildcare members recieved a call from men trying to do maintenance on a very high tower as they had a crow nest in the way and it needed removing. The permission was sought and obtained, so a Wildcare member could be in attendance to receive the nest. To our surprise, it contained five birds, where we assume that more than one bird has used this nest due to the size difference with two of them. Where two would probably not have survived, as the crow can not keep food up to them all. So these chicks were lucky that they had to be removed and are now being hand raised by a wildlife carer to then be released when ready, where all are doing well and growing at an incredible rate!!

15/03/2026

Meet Bindi!

Bindi is the second – and definitely the more mischievous – half of our adorable little duo. Just like a bindi, she has a way of being a tiny thorn under our feet… but in the most lovable way possible.

She was found in a community and brought into our care underweight and unwell. Since then, Bindi has been making an incredible recovery and growing stronger every day.

Bindi adores cuddles, bottles, and snacks — but MOST of all, she loves Indy. She always wants to be as close to Indy as possible, drawing comfort and confidence from her. Their bond is truly special and will serve them well when they are released into the wild.

11/03/2026

Meet Indy!
Indy, one of our littles, was found running a fence line out bush. She had a very rough start but she was lucky enough to find her way to us!

So, where did her name come from? Indy completely stole the hearts of some very special NFL Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders — and even Blue — who chose the perfect name for her!

These days, Indy is building her strength to be released into the wild. Her favorite things include finding her little feet, her bottles, and her sister Bindi. 💙

Blue Indianapolis Colts Mascot Indianapolis Colts

05/03/2026

A wildlife carer is a trained, often voluntary individual who rescues, raises, and rehabilitates sick, injured, or orphaned native animals with the primary goal of returning them to their natural habitat. It involves intense, round-the-clock commitment, including feeding, providing medical care, and preparing animals for release.
Key aspects of being a wildlife carer include:
Rehabilitation & Release with the goal is to return animals to the wild, not keep them as pets.
High Commitment: Caring for young animals can require feeding every two hours, often for months.
Specialized Knowledge: Carers need to understand specific species' diets, behaviors, and environmental requirements.
Legal & Safety Requirements: A permit is required to care for native wildlife in most areas, often involving training and working with wildlife groups.
Personal Costs: Carers often fund food, equipment, and sometimes vet bills themselves.
Rescue Work: Involvement in rescuing animals from situations like traffic, dog attacks, or habitat destruction.
It is a demanding, costly, yet rewarding role that contributes to wildlife conservation. If you would like to be involved, reach out today 🥰

05/02/2026

🦘☀️ Stay cool!
Did you know? Kangaroos spend most of their day resting to conserve energy, especially when it's very hot, and become active at dusk when temperatures drop, before heading out to search for food.

19/01/2026

🇦🇺🔥 Researchers have found that Echidnas deal with the threat of bushfires by nestling themselves deep into the soil and entering a sleep-like state until the fire dies out. 😴

But this is no ordinary nap. It's like a shorter and shallower state of hibernation, called torpor. It allows Echidnas to lower their body temperature and their metabolic rate, so that they can conserve energy while out-waiting danger.

Before napping, this particular Echidna may not have buried itself quite low enough to entirely avoid the fire, hence the damaged spikes.

Although most Echidnas are happy to walk away after a situation like this, further research is required to better understand the long-term impacts of this fire exposure. 🔥

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Alice Springs, NT
0870

Telephone

+61419221128

Website

http://www.wildcareasp.org.au/

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