Animal Rescue

What to do if you find an injured, sick or orphaned wildlife.

Prioritize your safety first. Wild animals aren’t used to being touched by humans and can cause serious injuries, and some carry dangerous diseases which can infect humans. Also, injured animals are often found on the roadside so it is important to stay vigilant and keep yourself safe from vehicles or other potential hazards.

Contact a Wildlife Rescue Organisation for expert advice on handling the animal and the next steps for you to take depending on your situation.

Wildlife Rescue Organisations

East Coast Exotic Haven Fraser Coast 0499 453 674

ANARRA Wildlife Rescue Gympie 07 5343 4859

Turtles in Trouble Fraser Coast and Sandy Straits 0493 242 903

DESI (Dept of Environment) Marine animal strandings 1300 130 372

RSPCA Hotline 1300 264 625

Wildlife Rescue Queensland 0478 901 801

Wildlife Rescue Australia 1300 596 457

WIRES Wildlife Rescue 1300 094 737

Most veterinarians will also accept injured or sick Australian wildlife free of charge.

Please be aware that the Fraser Coast Wildlife Sanctuary is unable to take sick, injured or orphaned wildlife as we are not licensed to provide wildlife rescue or rehabilitation.