Wildlife Welfare Org SA Inc

02/09/2026

Whilst it’s the first week of Spring WWO have been into action and busy looking after baby animals for the last few weeks already. Whether orphaned or lost we have been raising a variety of birds in readiness for the warmer weather where we can release them, hoping for their best chance of survival. A huge shoutout to all the volunteers and WWO team that are feeding these birds 3, 4 or 5 times a day to keep them growing strong 💪
Also a bonus kangaroo joey (now with an experienced carer) for good measure 😊

31/08/2026

Quiz night has officially SOLD OUT!

Thank you to all our sponsors that have donated goods towards the night and those that have purchased tickets.

So bring your party hats, your generosity and we’ll see you Saturday for a fun filled night of quizzes, raffles, silent auctions and fundraising 🥳

26/08/2026

Our Winter Newsletter is here!
Even though Winter is nearly over our latest newsletter covers bird flu issues and introduces pathway into working with wildlife. Check out the link to read our newsletter. If you’d like to join the mailing list please contact us via email.

Winter Edition 2026

19/08/2026

A big shoutout to Heritage Pies & Pastries for nominating us at their Workplace Wednesday recipients! Whilst the WWO team usually attend for a morning smoko when they’re not out rescuing and caring for animals during the day we appreciate the sponsorship and the professionalism of the team at the bakery.

11/08/2026

WWO has recently taken into care three orphaned White Ibis chicks after the catastrophic winds and rain on Sunday blew their nest out of the tree it was situated in. Whilst they are quite strong and calling loudly there are still concerns for the smallest of the 3 that is half the size of its largest sibling. Birds will often lay clutches of 4 or more eggs in the hopes that at least 1-2 chicks will survive to fledge and Ibis are no exception. In care, being raised in a clutch is the best thing for young chicks to lower the chances of imprinting and to encourage more natural behaviours among individuals. Fingers crossed for these guys as they’re not out of the woods yet, so to speak.

05/08/2026

No rest for WWO!
Even with baby bird season around the corner the rescue team is still attending entangled birds every week. Unfortunately this poor Silver Gull was hooked and the angler has unhooked their trace before letting it go again.
Watch new team member Tina get some first hand training on how the net launcher works.
Thanks to everyone who calls us to help with these poor birds.

Support us by purchasing quiz night tickets using the link in the comments 😊

28/07/2026

Come along to learn from our Centre Manager Justin Biddle on what to do if you find injured wildlife and how you can help in different instances. We will also be discussing avian influenza and how to spot wildlife affected by the virus. Supported by City of Victor Harbor book your free ticket using the link in the post.

🦆 Wildlife Rescue: Knowing When and How to Help 🩹

If you've ever come across an injured bird, kangaroo, koala or possum and wondered what to do next, this FREE workshop is for you!

Join wildlife rescuer Justin from the Wildlife Welfare Organisation (SA) for an informative, practical workshop to learn when native wildlife needs assistance and the safest, most effective actions to take.

Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, nature lover, or simply want to be prepared to help when needed, this workshop will provide valuable knowledge and confidence to respond appropriately when encountering injured wildlife.

📅 Thursday 13 August 2026
🕒 10am - 12pm
📍 Victor Harbor Visitor Centre (Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor)
🎟️ Register at https://bit.ly/WildlifeRescueWorkshop

15/07/2026

Support Wildlife for as little as just $2! 🐨🐧🦉🪿🦎

Every $2 ticket you purchase in the People First Community Lottery helps Wildlife Welfare Organisation (SA) Inc. continue rescuing and caring for South Australia’s native wildlife, with 100% of funds raised from our ticket sales coming back to WWO. Plus, you’ll go into the draw to win one of 41 amazing prizes worth over $300,000, including three Toyota hybrids and a Northern Lights Cruise.

Purchase your tickets today and help make a difference for wildlife while giving yourself the chance to win! 🦘💚

Purchase your tickets below 👇

https://www.communitylottery.com.au/products/wildlife-welfare-organisation-sa-inc

08/07/2026

🙌WWO ARE BACK!!! 🙌

We are officially out of biosecurity lockdown as of today and the team have hit the ground running!!
The animals must have known that we are back in business because not 1, not 2 but 4 pelicans required the expert assistance of the WWO team at Happy Valley Reservoir today all with varying degrees of fishing line entanglements and wounds caused by fishing tackle. With an attempt at capture by Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue on two of the pelican suspects yesterday they were proving to be slippery to catch. Luckily with the assistance of the amazing rangers at SA Water, WWO caught the two pelicans requiring treatment at our rescue centre and another two that were a catch, clean and release.
Thanks to everyone involved to make it a positive outcome for wildlife 🙌
WWO is currently working with the state government to bolster the wildlife sector in SA and be able to assist and rehabilitate with any non-avian influenza birds suffering from other ailments.
WWO needs to raise much needed funds for extra infrastructure, equipment and resources to achieve this! Please help by supporting us and donating through our website at https://wwosa.org.au/donate/

03/07/2026

🎉 WWO QUIZ NIGHT 🎉
Celebrating 40 Years of Caring for Wildlife

We're inviting you to our WWO Quiz Night to help raise funds for an exciting new in-house veterinary facility for rescued wildlife. Further bolstering our preparedness for the onset of Avian influenza!

📅 Saturday, 5 September 2026
🕕 Doors open: 6:30 PM | Quiz starts: 7:00 PM
📍 Goolwa- Port Elliot Football Club

Gather your friends and book a table of 8 or 10 for a fantastic evening featuring:
🎯 Quiz challenges
🎁 Raffles & door prize
🔨 Silent auctions
🥤 Drinks available to purchase
🍿 BYO nibbles

Every ticket purchased helps us continue rescuing, rehabilitating and caring for native wildlife for years to come.

🎟️ Book your tickets from the link below:

https://events.humanitix.com/40th-anniversary-charity-quiz-night