Finding injured wildlife can be distressing, but knowing what to do can make the difference between life and death for the animal.
Step 1: Contain the animal safely. Where possible, gently place the animal into a box or small container with a towel. Avoid direct contact with bats or flying foxes — call a wildlife care group for these animals.
Step 2: Bring the animal to Wild North Veterinary Hospital at 44 Graffin Crescent, Winnellie, as soon as possible. We treat all sick and injured wildlife free of charge.
Step 3: If you’re unable to catch or transport the animal, call Wildcare NT on 0408 885 341 or Darwin Wildlife Sanctuary on 0473 992 581.
At Wild North, wildlife patients receive pain relief, rehydration, and a full diagnostic workup including X-rays, blood tests and faecal assessment. Our goal is always to rehabilitate and release native animals back into the wild.
