Wildlife Rescue
RESCUE PERSONNEL
Australian Wildlife Hospital
The Australian Wildlife Hospital is headed up by hospital manager Gail Gipp and veterinarian Dr Jon Hanger. The team consists of ten highly skilled veterinarians and vet nurses who rescue, treat, rehabilitate and release approximately 200 wild animals, including around 80 koalas, every month.
These dedicated staff rescue wildlife from all over the Sunshine Coast, northern Brisbane and surrounding regions, at all hours of the day and night. We encourage anyone who finds a sick, injured or orphaned wild animal to contact the hospital rescue unit on their 24-hour emergency hotline, 1300 369 652.
Check out the Australian Wildlife Hospital on the Wildlife Warriors Worldwide Ltd website.
International Crocodile Rescue
This team of trained professionals is committed to the protection and conservation of Australia’s apex predator, the Saltwater Crocodile, and of crocodilian species all over the world. With a track record that includes rescues in East Timor, Singapore, Vanuatu, Mexico and all over north Queensland, the International Crocodile Rescue (ICR) unit is making a significant impact in the field of crocodile conservation, not only through the rescues themselves, but also through a commitment to education.
One of the most important factors in any ICR mission is the work that takes place after the crocodile has been successfully rescued and relocated. Encouraging people who live in crocodile territory to understand and value crocodiles is an uphill battle; many people in the world still see these incredible animals as monsters. The International Crocodile Rescue unit, under the guidance of Steve Irwin, is striving to realize their ultimate vision of a world in which crocodiles are recognised as the amazing dinosaurs they are, and a vital part of our ecosystem.
Read all about it at the International Crocodile Rescue website.
Australia Zoo has in excess of 100 staff members who make up the rescue team. Every Australia Zoo team member must have St John’s Ambulance first aid certification, and any high-risk rescue must be headed up by at least one senior, advanced first aid-certified staff person. The team members must have working knowledge of the species to be rescued and the terrain, a good understanding of capture and restraint techniques, physical fitness, knowledge of emergency and workplace health and safety procedures and skills to help educate people in conflict with wildlife.
The Australia Zoo rescue team works in conjunction with the Australian Wildlife Hospital in responding to local and regional wildlife emergencies. We receive frequent requests from the Fire, Electrical and Water Departments, police, ambulance, government and emergency services, school teachers, citizens and tourists to rescue all kinds of wildlife in many diverse environments.
