Wildlife Rescue Directory

It’s absolutely vital to report any injured or distressed wildlife as soon as you see them. Native animals rely on timely professional care to have the best possible chance of recovery. 

By acting quickly and contacting the right support, you’re giving that animal the best shot at survival. Call one of the organisations below to report injured wildlife in your area:

Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital

Address: 50 Lindendale Road, Wollongbar, 2477

Phone: (02) 5657 9447

Website: https://www.nrwh.com.au

Operating Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm

Weekends: Hours vary; updates are shared on our social media pages.

 

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital

Physical address: Unit 7, 48 Ballina St Lennox Head NSW 2478

Phone: 1300 WILDLIFE (1300 945 354) or 0437 818 883

Website: byronbaywildlifehospital.org

Operating hours: 7 days. 9–4pm Monday–Friday. 10–2pm Sat–Sun.

Service Area: Northern Rivers (Clarence, Kyogle, Tweed, Richmond Valley, Lismore, Byron LGAs)

WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service)

Phone: 1300 094 737

Website: www.wires.org.au

Operating hours: 24/7

Operates across Australia.

Friends of the Koala & Northern Rivers Koala Hospital

Physical address: 23 Rifle Range Road, East Lismore NSW 

24/7 Koala Rescue Hotline: 02 6622 1233

Office Phone: 02 6621 4664

Website: www.friendsofthekoala.org

Operating Hours: 24/7 

Service Area: Northern Rivers (Ballina, Byron, Clarence, Kyogle, Richmond Valley, Tweed) plus the Inverell Local Government Area. 

Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers (TVWC)

Phone: 02 6672 4789 (24/7)

Website: www.tvwc.org.au

Operating Hours: 24/7 hours

Service Area: Tweed Shire

 Northern Rivers Wildlife Carers

Phone: 6628 1866 (24/7)

Website: https://www.wildlifecarers.com/

Operating Hours: 24/7

Service Area: Ballina, Byron Bay, Casino, Kyogle, Lismore and Richmond Valley Council areas. From Woodenbong near the Queensland border and Ocean Shores in the north, down to Evans Head and New Italy in the south, and from Byron Bay in the east to Tabulam in the west.

ORRCA - Marine Mammals (Whales, Seals, Dolphins and Dugongs)

Phone: 02 9415 3333 (24/7)

Website: orrca.org.au

Operating hours: 24/7

Service Area: All of NSW and SE QLD

Wildlife Twins ** GUIDANCE ONLY**

Phone: 0488 579 163

Website: www.thewildlifetwins.com

 

Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital

Address: 50 Lindendale Road, Wollongbar, 2477

Phone: (02) 5657 9447

Website: https://www.nrwh.com.au

Operating Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00am–5:00pm

Weekends: Hours vary; updates are shared on our social media pages.

Description: A community-funded, purpose-built wildlife hospital, trusted by carers, rescuers, and native animal lovers across the Northern Rivers.

Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital

Physical address: Unit 7, 48 Ballina St Lennox Head NSW 2478

Phone: 1300 WILDLIFE (1300 945 354) or 0437 818 883

Website: byronbaywildlifehospital.org

Operating hours: 7 days. 9–4pm Monday–Friday. 10–2pm Sat–Sun

Service Area: Northern Rivers (Clarence, Kyogle, Tweed, Richmond Valley, Lismore, Byron LGAs)

WIRES (Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service)

Phone: 1300 094 737

Website: www.wires.org.au

Operating hours: 24/7

Operates across Australia.

 

Wildlife Twins ** GUIDANCE ONLY**

Phone: 0488 579 163

Website: www.thewildlifetwins.com