What do wildlife carers do?

What do wildlife carers do?

What does a wildlife carer do? The purpose of a carer’s work is to raise or rehabilitate orphaned or injured native wildlife so that they may be returned to the wild, and live the natural life that was intended for them. They’re not pets; they simply need love and care to help them on their way.

How do you become a wildlife carer act?

You need to reside in the ACT to care for native animals in the ACT. ACT wildlife Incorporated is fully licensed to care and rehabilitate native wildlife in the ACT. To become a member, complete the annual membership application form at here and pay the annual fee.

How can we help wildlife?

One of the easiest and most effective ways to help wildlife is to preserve the environment in which the animals live. Volunteer with organizations in your area to restore native forests, grasslands, and coastal ecosystems by planting native species, manually removing invasive plant species, and taking out old fences.

How do you become a wildlife carer on the Sunshine Coast?

To become a WILVOS member, please begin by downloading and completing our membership application form: Membership Application Form (PDF) and send it to Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc (WILVOS), PO Box 4805, Sunshine Coast Mail Centre 4560.

How does wildlife care take over your life?

Wildlife caring can take over your life. You have to remodel your schedule to put the animals in your care first. A hungry baby possum can’t wait until the shopping is done, a fledgling bird can’t feed herself while you clean the house, and a kangaroo joey will not cope in a noisy environment. Your social life will take a gentle battering!

What’s the purpose of a carer for wildlife?

The purpose of a carer’s work is to raise or rehabilitate orphaned or injured native wildlife so that they may be returned to the wild, and live the natural life that was intended for them. They’re not pets; they simply need love and care to help them on their way.

Who are the Volunteer Carers for Animals Australia?

Wildlife caring: The good, the bad and the cuddly. For Louise, a chance encounter with an orphaned joey was a life changing experience. Not only is she part of the Animals Australia team, but in her spare time she is a dedicated volunteer wildlife carer.

What are the challenges of caring for animals?

A hungry baby possum can’t wait until the shopping is done, a fledgling bird can’t feed herself while you clean the house, and a kangaroo joey will not cope in a noisy environment. Your social life will take a gentle battering! Money can be a challenge, too. Contrary to popular belief, wildlife caring is not a paid job.

Wildlife caring can take over your life. You have to remodel your schedule to put the animals in your care first. A hungry baby possum can’t wait until the shopping is done, a fledgling bird can’t feed herself while you clean the house, and a kangaroo joey will not cope in a noisy environment. Your social life will take a gentle battering!

The purpose of a carer’s work is to raise or rehabilitate orphaned or injured native wildlife so that they may be returned to the wild, and live the natural life that was intended for them. They’re not pets; they simply need love and care to help them on their way.

Wildlife caring: The good, the bad and the cuddly. For Louise, a chance encounter with an orphaned joey was a life changing experience. Not only is she part of the Animals Australia team, but in her spare time she is a dedicated volunteer wildlife carer.

A hungry baby possum can’t wait until the shopping is done, a fledgling bird can’t feed herself while you clean the house, and a kangaroo joey will not cope in a noisy environment. Your social life will take a gentle battering! Money can be a challenge, too. Contrary to popular belief, wildlife caring is not a paid job.