Support Australian wildlife rescue to release

Thank you so much for helping us rescue and protect Australian native animals.

When it comes to threatened species such as the two little beings below, you’re not just helping to save their individual lives, you’re helping to protect the future of their species. Our wildlife rescue work is such an important safeguard - thank you for being a part of it!   

Blossom Bat is back in the wild 

A few months ago our specialist bat carer Denise was called to rescue what she originally believed to be a displaced microbat. On arrival she saw it was actually a Blossom Bat – a species that has only come into her care three times in the 12 years she’s been a WIRES volunteer.   

The Blossom Bat was hanging on a brick windowsill in a suburb with remnant bushland nearby. She was in quite a bad way. Denise noted she had a parasite infestation, with mites completely covering her wing membranes. 

Denise cared for the bat and treated her infestation. The original solution of bi-carb and salt had little effect on the mite eggs and so she moved to a very mild Ivermectin solution. 

After several weeks the Blossom Bat was strong, healthy and mite-free. She was released into bushland where she’ll continue her vitally important work - pollinating our native plant species.  

A member of the public witnessed a distressing koala hit and run on the notorious Appin Road in Southwest Sydney. The koala was thrown a number of metres. After sitting dazed for a few seconds, he quickly climbed high into a nearby tree. 

WIRES rescuers were called to the scene. Over the course of the day they monitored the koala but he was way too high for them to reach, and it was deemed too risky for Fire and Rescue to close a lane of the busy road to reach him.  

WIRES called local arborist Chris Walker of Tex's Timberland. Using his specialist equipment Chris quickly climbed the tree and enclosed the injured koala in a bag. 

Our koala expert Tracey transported the koala to Bradbury Vet Clinic, where he was triaged and found to have a fractured limb. He was provided with pain relief and transferred to specialist care at Western Sydney University Wildlife Hospital.

Named Tex after his rescuer, the koala is now in care with WIRES carer Kate, where he’ll remain until well enough for release. A big thank you to Chris Walker of Tex's Timberland for providing this lifesaving service free of charge!

Thank you again for making sure these lifesaving efforts are taking place with the help of your donations. Together, we're making a difference!