Aden

In the quiet moments before a busy workday, a lucky sighting sparked a remarkable rescue that would change the course of one little koala’s life. Spotted high in a tree, alone and vulnerable, the tiny joey drew the concern of a koala enthusiast who couldn’t ignore the signs of possible distress. When later attempts to locate him failed, a swift decision and a daring operation involving a cherry picker and an experienced tree crew led to the safe recovery of the joey now named Aden. What followed was a heartwarming journey of care, growth, and preparation, leading him from a solitary perch in the wild to a bold return with new strength and independence.

Later that afternoon, concerned for the safety of the lone koala joey, the original observer returned with a wildlife consultant to investigate further. Aden, as he would later be named, was still curled up in the same spot—perched high in the fork of a tree over 22 metres up. Unable to reach him and with daylight fading, the consultant made a last-minute call to a tree company with wildlife experience. Miraculously, they arrived just in time with a cherry picker. As the bucket approached, Aden scrambled even higher toward the end of the branch, nearly out of reach. After two tense attempts, the operator made a swift and skillful catch, safely bringing the little joey to ground.

Since his rescue, Aden has been nurtured in a safe and naturalistic environment designed to foster his development and independence. His care has included access to native eucalyptus leaves for proper nutrition, regular health assessments, and plenty of opportunities to climb and explore tall trees within a protected plantation. With minimal human interaction and a focus on replicating wild conditions, Aden has gradually built the strength, confidence, and instincts needed to thrive on his own, all key markers in preparing him for eventual release back into his natural habitat.

Aden is now thriving and ready to return to the wild. After a period of careful rehabilitation that allowed him to develop essential survival skills, such as climbing, foraging, and navigating tall eucalypts, he’s shown every sign of independence and vitality. His strength, agility, and natural instincts have matured beautifully, indicating that he’s well-prepared to rejoin the koala population in his native habitat. Soon, he’ll begin the next chapter of his life: living freely, just as nature intended.

Beau

This is a little bit of text about Beau’s story.
Where he was found, what happened to him, how was he being looked after and when was he released…

This remarkable Wedge-tailed Eagle was first discovered standing motionless on a single post in the Ravensbourne area. Silent and unwavering, it seemed to be waiting for an owner, a partner, or perhaps just food. Intrigued by the bird’s unusual persistence, the farmer who owned the property watched as days passed. Concerned that the eagle might be injured or starving, he offered it a kilo of minced meat. Beau effortlessly hopped down, consumed the food, then returned to his solitary vigil atop the post.

Beau stayed with us for quite a long stay was encouraged to feed on a natural diet and learn to hunt for food. This was the first eagle introduced into our new flight aviary in 2010 and quickly gained weight and condition reluctant flying at first but within months regained health and condition. Beau alone for some time but quickly partnered with another eagle requiring long term rehabilitation was introduced into the aviary.

Beau was released with the eagle he had flown with in the aviary both coming from the same region.

Lazer the Barn Owl

LAZER came in as a fluffy little white chick found on the ground with no adults seen to young to have flown from a nest hollow we have no idea how it came to be orphaned

LAZER has spent his first six weeks in and incubator to maintain a suitable temperature, growing very fast developing his feathers this video was taken at 4 weeks in care. Lazer is feed on a diet of mice purchased from a breeder. It is essential for these birds to be feed a highly nutritious diet he will recognise and hunt when released. Barnowl chicks are voracious eaters as birds grow and develop very quickly within 6-8 weeks before leaving the nest hollows.

Lazer has been transferred to a netted flight cage develop good flight muscles and lean to find food.