WIRES

We are the NSW Wildlife Information and Rescue Service Inc

WIRES was established in 1985, when an injured Ibis was found in the heart of Sydney, in Hyde Park. No organisation, government or conservation group could take responsibility for its rescue or care. As a result there was a need for an organisation solely dedicated to the care of injured native wildlife and WIRES was born. To date we have over 2000 volunteer rescuers and carers who respond to over 100,000 phone calls and rescue over 50,000 native animals every year.

Over the last 20 years we have established a network of volunteers who rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife. Each year we receive over 100,000 phone calls and rescue over 50,000 native animals from frightened koalas to distressed penguins. WIRES is also actively involved in educating the public about living with native animals and assisting the conservation of native wildlife.

Young people can get involved by either becoming a WIRES rescuer and/or carer (you must be 18 years or older). Other ways are through volunteering time to help out in the Sydney Rescue Office answering phones or through administration activities in Head Office.

WIRES Wildlife Awareness Week (WAW) is an opportunity for all of the community to show support for our native animals and their environment. The awareness campaign is a dedicated week whereby individuals, schools and community groups can become actively involved in caring for our native animals and their environment

Our I Spy Wildlife program is one week in September, which aims to introduce children to the amazing world of native Australian animals. Our wildlife spot-a-thon aims to educate and surprise young naturalists with fascinating details about everyday animals, whilst also raising money to rescue, rehabilitate and release injured and orphaned wildlife.