Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre continues to provide veterinary care for South Australia's native birds with additional bird flu precautions in place.

​These precautions help protect wildlife patients, staff, volunteers, members of the public and other birds in care.   

Found a sick bird?

We continue to be guided by government authorities in relation to this flu outbreak and follow best practice guidelines.   Current advice on the bird flu can be found at  www.birdflu.sa.gov.au/
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Early detection is critical, and all South Australians are encouraged to remain vigilant and follow all guidelines.   

If you see sick or dead birds or other wildlife, do not touch them.   

• Avoid contact
• Record what you see
• Report to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on  1800 675 888

 

Bringing a bird to our clinic

We are still accepting native birds needing veterinary treatment at our wildlife-only vet clinic from rescue groups and members of the public.

If you are bringing a bird to our vet clinic, please call beforehand to let us know if possible.  We will then be able to provide you instructions on what to do upon arrival.

Do not bring the bird into our Reception. Please either phone us upon arrival or leave the bird outside and come into Reception to advise of your arrival.

We have a dedicated entrance for birds.  We will direct you to that entrance so we can assist you and your bird.  There will be a form to fill in as well which will request important information such as location you found the bird, any observations of the bird's health and your contact details. 

All birds that arrive are triaged upon arrival in a separate area to our main wildlife clinic.  A vet will then assess each bird and determine the best course of treatment.
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Our team continues to treat native birds as well as all other wildlife, as always, since 2014.

Learn More about Bird Flu

Learn more about bird flu at  www.birdflu.sa.gov.au/about-bird-flu

Find out about bird flu and human health www.birdflu.sa.gov.au/human-health

How to keep your pets safe from bird flu  www.birdflu.sa.gov.au/pets