Where is Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre located?

Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre is located at 284 Anzac Highway, Plympton, South Australia, 5038, within Plympton Vet Clinic.

What are Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre's opening hours?

Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm and is closed on public holidays.

Is Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre a rescue service?

No. Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre is a wildlife veterinary clinic. The centre provides veterinary care for koalas and native animals that reach the clinic but does not collect animals from private locations.

What should I do if I find injured wildlife outside opening hours?

If you find injured wildlife outside Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre's opening hours, contact your nearest open veterinary clinic for urgent assessment and stabilisation.

How can I support Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre?

You can donate to Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre to help fund free veterinary care, diagnostic imaging, medication, food and ongoing treatment for koalas and native animals across South Australia.

Contact Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre | South Australia

Adelaide Koala & Wildlife Centre is a dedicated wildlife veterinary clinic in Plympton, South Australia. Our team provides free veterinary care and ongoing clinical treatment for koalas and native animals that reach our clinic.

For wildlife in the community, please use the species-specific contacts below or contact your nearest open veterinary clinic if urgent veterinary care is needed.

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. We are not a rescue service.
 See the list below for wildlife support contacts by species.

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 Support Contacts in South Australia

If you require advice about wildlife in the community, please contact one of the recognised wildlife support organisations below.

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.

Donate to Help Fund Wildlife Veterinary Care in South Australia

Tax deductible · DGR registered charity · ABN 74 834 255 299

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