Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital: Saving and protecting wildlife, together.

Every year, thousands of native animals in the Northern Rivers region face threats from injury, illness, and habitat loss.

At the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital in Wollongbar, our mission is to be there when wildlife needs us most, providing first-class care and rehabilitation to help native species recover and return to their natural environments. 

With the support of our community, sponsors, and dedicated volunteers, we’re building a sanctuary of hope and healing for Australia’s unique wildlife

About the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital

After five years of dedication and hard work, the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital in Wollongbar is now open, providing critical care to some of our region’s most vulnerable species. As a community-owned, state-of-the-art, all-species wildlife hospital, we are committed to the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned native animals across the Northern Rivers.

Our hospital serves all seven local government areas and offers these lifesaving services free of charge. However, saving lives doesn’t come cheap. We rely on your support to continue this essential work. Every donation over $2.00 is tax-deductible, and all contributions help fund both the completion of the facility and its day-to-day operations.

GIVE TO GUS: The Story of a Christmas Miracle

If you’re looking for a feel good story this festive season, we’d love to introduce you to Gus.This Christmas, we’re sharing Gus’s story with you week by week. His journey is still unfolding, and this is just the beginning. If you’d like to help Gus, and other sick, injured and orphaned native animals just like him, we invite you to Give to Gus this holiday season.

Our Wildlife Hospital & Care Services

From emergency surgery to long-term rehabilitation, we offer a range of specialised services to help native animals recover and thrive.

Our Major Sponsors and Funding Partners

November Patient Highlights: A Monthly Report from NRWH

November has been another full and, at times, emotional month at the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital. While admissions remain high, our team continues to meet each day with the same focus, care and compassion for every animal that comes through our doors.

Become a Hospital Hero and help save lives all year round.

One-off donations make a difference — monthly gifts change lives!

Every single donation helps us provide vital care for sick and injured native animals. But if you’re looking to make an even bigger impact, consider joining our community of Hospital Heroes with a monthly gift.

Monthly donations help us plan ahead, respond faster, and provide ongoing care to wildlife in need — every single day.