Eastern Spinebill Eastern Spinebill Enjoying the nectar from a grevillea bush

Found an injured native animal? We're here to help.

Keep the animal contained, warm, quiet and undisturbed. Do not offer any food or water.

Call Sydney Wildlife immediately on 9413 4300, or take the animal to your nearest vet at no charge.

Read more about what you can do

Welcome to Sydney Wildlife

Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services Inc (Sydney Wildlife) was formed in May 1997, by a large group of experienced wildlife carers, to meet the specific needs of urban wildlife in the Sydney metropolitan area.

We are licensed by NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned native animals, and to educate the community, at all levels, about the need to protect our native animals and to preserve their habitats.

Our organisation is a registered charity and is operated entirely by volunteers. We offer a 24-hours, 7-days rescue and advice service.

Help us care for Sydney’s native animals by:

Becoming a rescuer/carer

To become a rescuer/carer you will need to complete a basic training course

Joining our mailing list

Sign up to Sydney Wildlife's online mailing list

Working on our rescue hotline in Lane Cove National Park

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Become a Carer

To become a carer you'll need to complete a course.

Upcoming courses

Running for Wildlife in the City to Surf

Dedicated Carers running 14km for Sydney Wildlife

Dedicated Wildlife Carers running 14km for Sydney Wildlife in the City to Surf

2011 SMWS Rescue Calendar

Available from September 2010

Hurry, there's still time to get your photos in - deadline is 30th May 2010!