Contact Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre | South Australia

The Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre provides veterinary care for wildlife but is not a rescue service.
See numbers at the bottom of this page on who to call for rescue.

WHERE TO FIND US

Adelaide Koala and Wildlife Centre Inc (located within the Plympton Vet Clinic)
284 Anzac Highway
Plympton
South Australia 5038

OUR PHONE NUMBER

(08) 8297 2455

Please note - we are unable to come out to your location to rescue animals.
See list below on who to contact if you need animal rescue.

OUR OPENING HOURS

WE ARE OPEN - MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9am to 5pm

CLOSED ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

EMAIL: [email protected]

If you find injured wildlife outside of our operating hours, please contact your nearest open veterinary clinic. Many veterinary practices across South Australia are able to accept native wildlife for urgent assessment and stabilisation. There will be NO cost to you and these vet clinics will be able to get the wildlife to us for further help if needed.

Prompt veterinary care can make a significant difference to an animal’s recovery, so please seek assistance as soon as possible.

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Wildlife Rescue Group Contact Numbers

If you require assistance or advice about injured or displaced wildlife, please contact one of these recognised wildlife rescue groups. These experienced volunteers can provide immediate guidance and help coordinate safe transport to veterinary care if needed.

Early advice can significantly improve an animal’s outcome, so we encourage you to reach out as soon as possible.

Koalas
Koala Rescue Inc 0474 737 283
1300 Koalaz 1300 562 529
Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue 0435 056 252

Birds
SANAR 7170 3924
Fauna Rescue 08 8289 0896
SOWFI 7120 6610

Kangaroos/Echidnas
Fauna Rescue 08 8289 0896
Native Animal Network of SA 0411 102 763

Possums
SANAR 7170 3924
Fauna Rescue 08 8289 0896
Native Animal Network of SA 0411 102 763
SOWFI 7120 6610

Bats
Fauna Rescue (08) 8486 1139
Bat Rescue SA 0475 132 093

Wombats
Wombat Awareness Organisation 0458 737 283

RSPCA SA on 1300 477 722 (9am-5pm)

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Adelaide's Wildlife Needs You

Since 2014 we have provided free professional veterinary care to over 15,000 native animals. Five days a week. Every donation funds lifesaving treatment for koalas and wildlife across South Australia.

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This project has been made possible with funding and assistance provided from the Government of South Australia through the Department for Environment and Water.