Found a sick, injured or orphaned native animal? Contact one of the following networks.  

DSE – www.dse.vic.gov.au/plants-and-animals/native-plants-and-animals/wildlife-rehabilitation/rehabilitation-organisations Tel: 136 186

Help for Wildlife – www.helpforwildlife.com Tel: 0417 380 687

Wildlife Victoria - www.wildlifevictoria.org.au Tel: 1300 094 535

Wildlife Rescue & Information Network - www.wrin.asn.au Tel: 0419 356 433

Healesville Sanctuary's Wildlife Hospital

Telephone lines open 10am to 12pm & 1pm to 3pm. Tel: (03) 5957 2829

Animal drop off 9am to 4pm

Found a snake? DSE Customer Service Centre can suply the names of the nearest licensed snake handlers. Tel: 136 186

Found an escaped pet? Contact your local shire office/pound or Veterinary Clinic.

If you have found an injured animal and can safely transport to a Veterinary Clinic please refer to this link.

Avian, Reptile & Wildlife Veterinarian Clinics

Below are links to information about frequently asked questions regarding wildlife.