Updated 23rd July, 2010

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ABOUT US........

The Maryknoll Wildlife Shelter was established in Maryknoll (in Melbourne's outer South-East) in 1990. As the surrounding district is abundant with birds and wildlife there was a need for somewhere for orphaned and injured animals to be cared for.

With assistance from various local volunteers, Maryknoll Wildlife Shelter has looked after a variety of wildlife including wombats, wallabies, kangaroos, echidnas, possums, sugar-gliders, koalas, lizards, tortoise, bats and numerous birds such as owls, water birds, raptors, magpies and parrots.

We are not allowed to take in non-native animals and birds. These can be taken to your local vet for appropriate treatment.

We endeavour to provide quality care of native wildlife under the supervision of the Department of Sustainability & Environment and operate according to the 3 R's principles:

RESCUE

The rescue and recovery of injured and orphaned native wildlife. We also provide 24-hour standby for emergency calls.

REHABILITATE

Ongoing care and treatment, nursing back to health. Hand-raising orphans to release stage. Transport to Healesville Sanctuary for specialist treatment if required.

RELEASE

Ongoing identification of suitable release sites, as well as the actual release which requires follow-up monitoring.

We would like to thank the public for their care in rescuing animals and for their support with donations.

It is encouraging to know we live in a caring environment.

Newsletter  Updated 23.07.10