Wildlife friendly fruit tree netting
Every year thousands of native animals are injured in backyard fruit tree netting, but there are simple steps we can all take to keep our wildlife and our fruit safe.
Adopt a Pet
Looking for a companion? Adopting a pet is a wonderful way of giving an animal in need a second chance! Learn more about adopting a pet and the RSPCA adoption process.
Our precious wildlife need your support
Be a Voice for Wildlife
Our wildlife need your help. You can support our advocacy work by getting involved with our latest campaign. Help us by calling for stronger laws for wildlife!
Together for Wildlife
Help us build a new RSPCA Wildlife Hospital in the Redlands to provide acute care for sick and injured wildlife in South East Queensland.
Catch us on Wildlife ER
Ever wondered what it’s like to rescue, treat and release wildlife? Watch our RSPCA team behind the scenes in a new TV show, Wildlife ER!
Donate to our Wildlife
You can have a direct impact and help us save more lives by donating to our Wildlife Hospital and supporting their rehabilitation journey and return to the wild!
Injured Wildlife
If you’ve found an injured animal, what do you do? Our Animal Emergency Hotline can help: 1300 ANIMAL. Our Animal Rescue team also operates 7 days a week, responding to over 24,000 calls for wildlife assistance every year.
Volunteer with Wildlife
Help sick, injured or orphaned wildlife by becoming an RSPCA Wildlife Responder, volunteering in our Wildlife Hospital or Rescue Unit.
Education for children
Does your child love animals? Find out more here about helping in our Wildlife Hospital as part of our School Holiday Programs or download fact sheets and fun activities about our native animals.
Wildlife Advice
Have a question about wildlife in your area, or a child eager to learn more about helping wildlife? Learn more about living with wildlife.
RSPCA Wildlife Hospital
Treating over 27,000 animals every year, our Wildlife Hospital is the busiest in Australia!
We need you
Did you know that you can get involved and help our wildlife?
Caring for wildlife
Need to make a possum box, or want to help wildlife in your area? Read our wildlife advice articles.
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Possums Nesting in My House!
Many households are fortunate enough to share their property with one or more possums, however they can become a nuisance if they nest in roof spaces/guttering etc. If you have possums residing in your dwelling, you should provide them with an alternative home before attempting to evict them.
I've found a baby bird, what do I do?
Every year we see hundreds of baby birds brought into our RSPCA Wildlife Hospital. But did they need to come into care?