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ACT Wildlife is a not-for-profit organisation caring for native wildlife across the ACT since 1993.
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Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) — Update
ACT Wildlife is monitoring the current bird flu situation and following the latest advice. If you find a sick or dead bird, report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. For sick, injured, or orphaned native wildlife, use our own 24/7 hotline above. More information: birdflu.gov.au.
Wildlife Friendly Netting Swap
Swap your fruit-tree netting for wildlife-safe netting — the ACT banned large-aperture netting in April 2024. Upcoming swap sessions run 10:30am and 12:30pm on Saturdays29 August · 12 September · 26 September · 10 October 2026 (ACT residents only).
Get Involved
There are four ways to support ACT Wildlife — find the one that fits you.
Become a Member
A $40 annual membership supports our work and is the first step toward volunteering or caring for wildlife.
Learn more →Become a Volunteer
Help without hands-on animal care — phone duty, transport, pouch-knitting, aviary building, and more.
Learn more →Become a Carer
Take injured, sick, or orphaned native animals into your own home under licence, with full training provided.
Learn more →Sponsor a Species
Support the ongoing care of bats, birds, possums, reptiles, or wombats with a recurring sponsorship.
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Support Our Work
Your donation means everything to our wildlife.
Donate to Support Our WorkWe are grateful for the support of a range of organisations, including IFAW, the ACT Herpetological Association, Bunnings, and Capital Chemist Curtin, among others.