The Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital (WHCH) provide triage assessment and treatment for injured, sick and orphaned native wildlife during designated operating hours. Please review the information below before bringing a wildlife patient to the hospital.
The Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital is open during the following hours:
| Day | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Weekends | Closed |
For after‑hours wildlife assistance and urgent advice outside of hospital opening hours, please contact a licensed wildlife rescue organisation, or any veterinary hospital such as:
These organisations can provide immediate guidance and coordinate appropriate wildlife care when the hospital is closed.
For urgent cases, wildlife patients will be seen without an appointment. However, we kindly ask that you call the hospital ahead of arrival to provide brief details.
Calling ahead helps the clinical team prepare and provide appropriate advice prior to presentation.
Appointments are encouraged where possible. Please call the hospital in advance to schedule your visit.
Yes. Injured, sick or orphaned wildlife may be brought to the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital by members of the public during hospital opening hours.
Appointments are encouraged for non-urgent cases but are not required for urgent wildlife presentations. Urgent cases will be seen without an appointment during opening hours.
Yes. Calling ahead is recommended whenever possible, so staff can provide guidance and prepare for arrival.
Rescue location (street address and GPS coordinates), reason for rescue e.g. vehicle strike, dog attack, contact name and mobile number.
When the hospital is closed, please contact a licensed wildlife rescue organisation, such as WIRES or Sydney Wildlife, for immediate advice and assistance.
If the hospital is open, you are welcome to call the hospital for advice. If the hospital is closed, contact a licensed wildlife rescue organisation who can provide immediate guidance.
No. The Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital is a dedicated wildlife hospital. Contact your local veterinary hospital or the RSPCA for assistance.
