Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary | Nature reserve

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary

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25.01.2022 Lockdown is not all bad. It means we can focus on the animals and provide them with enriching experiences.

25.01.2022 When you get stage fright

25.01.2022 Unique Employment Opportunity! Animal Trainer/Handler. Do you have experience in animal training and conditioning, especially Australian Wildlife? Is patience one of your attributes? ... What about reliability and consistency? If you answered yes to all of these questions then this could be your dream job! We are seeking an experienced animal trainer to assist with crate conditioning, enrichment training and training our captive animals for our educational wildlife presentations. You will be working with animals including but not limited to; Dingoes, Wedge Tailed Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Barn Owls, Boobook Owls, Parrots, Squirrel Gliders... In addition to knowledge and experience specific to animal behaviour and training, there are several skills that we are looking for in this role. Patience: The positive reinforcement necessary to mold animal behaviour takes time. It's not possible to explain to the animal what to do, so trainers need to work with animals step by step to learn new tasks and behaviours. Compassion: To build trust with animals, trainers must genuinely care about their well-being and work to care for them. Stamina: The work often is physical, especially when it involves larger animals such as our Dingoes. Reliability and consistency: Repetition is one of the keys to successfully training an animal, so trainers need to follow through on a strict schedule. People skills: While training animals is the biggest part of the job, you'll also need good communication skills so that you can pass on the training techniques to other staff. During training you may also oversee physical exercise, mental stimulation, and assist with medical care for the animal. You may also take part in our educational programs at the Sanctuary. Please note, this is NOT a Zookeeping role, it is an animal training/handling role. The advertised position will be between 10 - 20 hours a week with the view to becoming a full time position. Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected] If you know someone perfect for this role, tag away! We are happy to accept applications from interstate.

25.01.2022 Meanwhile, at Blackwater Lake...

25.01.2022 Maddy our Emu chick really is part of the team. She loves her daily walk up the hill to check on the Dingoes

24.01.2022 Elmo's been catching up on some much needed sleep during lock down, and he was unimpressed when woken up by Keeper Clare Don't forget to put the "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door handle next time Elmo!

23.01.2022 Heeeeey! Don't forget we're open all school holidays from 10am - 5pm. We have a 12.30pm Wildlife Show, plus you can meet our Koalas at 11.30am and 2.30pm everyday. Come on down ... Adults $14 Concession $12 Child (3 - 15 years) $10 Family Pass (2A + 2C) $42 Photo compliments of Leighton cassebohm.

23.01.2022 Here's some pics from Leighton who visited the Sanctuary today. Leighton was one of our very first Volunteers when we purchased the Sanctuary back in 2017. We Leighton for his lovely personality and his BIG muscles

22.01.2022 Employment Opportunity! Weekend Cafe Cook Required. Warrawong is seeking a permanent part-time experienced cook for predominantly weekend work, plus functions as they arise. Approx 15 hours per week with the potential to increase hours. During school holidays the position will be 9.00am - 4.00pm daily.... We are looking for someone to not only be the cook but to also manage the cafe. That means you will be responsible for all food prep, food ordering, stock control and function bookings. Qualifications & Experience Barista experience and RSA favourable but not essential Must have experience in cafe/restaurant Must be willing to do all aspects of cafe operations including dishes, sweeping and mopping floors Must have experience in ordering and stock control Work well under pressure Must work well in a small team Tasks & responsibilities Prepare and serve simple menu items to a high standard Stock control Menu input Maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene Must be willing to work every weekend and additional shifts during school holidays Must have a happy disposition and be a team player. To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected] If you know someone perfect for this role, please tag them in this post

22.01.2022 BEWARE!!! Cuteness overload. You've been warned!

22.01.2022 Pretty as a picture

22.01.2022 Introducing Cecilia our newest employee who will be taking on the position of Animal Trainer at Warrawong. Cecilia has worked in the animal industry since 2012. Beginning her career as a dog behavioural trainer, she quickly transitioned into the zoological world, and has spent the last few years working as an Animal Trainer at an interstate Wildlife Park. Cecilia is passionate about forming strong relationships with the inhabitants of the Sanctuary and looks forward to prov...iding them with even more behavioural enrichment and positive training experiences. Cecilia is highly qualified and vastly experienced, so we are extremely excited to welcome her to our team. Welcome Cecilia

22.01.2022 You tell em who's boss Rodney

21.01.2022 Work it Brandy

21.01.2022 Looking for a wedding venue with a difference? Do you have a love for animals and nature? Then Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is the perfect place to share your special day with loved ones. We are one of the few venues that offers self catering, that means you can spend your money on the important things, like wedding dresses ... If you're planning a wedding or know someone who is, get in touch, share this post, or tag your friends. For info and prices please email: [email protected] or send us a message through Facebook.

21.01.2022 Little Max enjoying his morning scratch

21.01.2022 This is how Brandy feels about the latest COVID restrictions

20.01.2022 Shake it off Champagne

20.01.2022 Our little Emu chicks Maddie and Eggbert have now been released into the Sanctuary. Be sure to give them some love when you visit

19.01.2022 Happy International "Wildlife" Keeper Day. We're assembling an amazing young team at Warrawong. They're intelligent, dynamic and a tad eccentric. They're always happy to chat so make sure you say hello next time you visit

19.01.2022 Fozzie is enjoying his Christmas treat. Wait until he realises he can actually chew it

18.01.2022 With fire season almost upon us, it's really important that we train our animals to voluntarily go into a pet carrier, in case we need to evacuate. Keeper Clare is doing an amazing job with Marvel, our Peregrine Falcon.

18.01.2022 Have you ever wondered how you can become involved in the care of our native animals? Why not become a Possum carer? If you're interested in attending the next workshop, send Northern Possum Rescue SA inc a message to register your interest.

16.01.2022 Such a beautiful foggy morning at the Sanctuary

16.01.2022 How adorable is Harry Potoroo Junior our Long Nosed Potoroo joey?

14.01.2022 Sometimes there can be a little bit of resistance about one of the kids moving back home. It doesn't last long though.

14.01.2022 Someone is spoilt !

14.01.2022 Update: If you'd like to make these yourself you can mix flour and water to make a paste. Then roll the toilet roll in bird seed. Alternatively you use honey by painting the toilet roll with a basting brush. Are you guilty of raiding the supermarket shelves of toilet paper? Well here's your opportunity to redeem yourself.... We'd love to make our Parrots some bird feeders out of recycled toilet paper rolls. It provides great enrichment for them and they're also fun to make! So, how about saving all of your toilet paper rolls and donate them to Warrawong. Alternatively, if you have your own birds, get the kids to make some. Its a great way to keep the kids busy and productive during lockdown :) See more

13.01.2022 Update! We're going to re-open to the public on Saturday 12th December, the first day of the school holidays. Please book your tickets online if you are planning on visiting to ensure we can adhere to the number of people we have on the premises. Remember, Gift certificates can still be purchased through our website for our Junior Keeper Experience, Animal Encounters and General Entry Tickets. We can't wait to see you all again soon :)... We're going to wait for the dust to settle. An on again, off again, approach to business just doesn't add up. We want to open and stay open, so we're understandably cautious. We hope to open permanently as soon as possible, but stay tuned. These are uncertain times and we're all doing our best. Rest assured, our awesome Keepers will be taking great care of our beautiful inhabitants while we wait for greater certainty. PS; Gift certificates can still be purchased through our website for our Junior Keeper Experience, Animal Encounters and General Entry Tickets. There's no expiry date on our gift certificates so they'll be plenty of time to redeem them

13.01.2022 Warrawong Kids Club! It’s drop ‘n’ go. Book them in, so your kids can spend all day hanging out with our super cool keepers. Your kids will engage with Australian Wildlife and the natural environment.... It's hands on, educational, and entertaining. "That's edu-tainment!" We’ll even provide an exclusive Kids’ Club baseball cap. What you need to know. Date: Wednesday 20th January Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm Where: Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary - 47 Stock Road, Mylor Age Group: 8 - 13 years Cost: $88 per child Lunch: BYO food and water, OR order lunch from our café at drop off. BOOK NOW as there are only 20 places available! https://warrawong.rezdy.com/3/warrawong-kids-wild-life-club https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tt0r5-uOLCs&feature=youtu.be

12.01.2022 Private Function Closure Dates. We will be hosting some very large private functions in November, therefore we will be closed to the public on the following dates; Saturday 7th November Saturday 14th November... We apologise for any inconvenience and we hope to see you shortly :)

12.01.2022 There are 5 distinct habitats at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary: Wetland; Grassland; Scrubland; Tall Timber Forest; and... Rainforest. Our boardwalks offer great access for almost everyone. See more

12.01.2022 Weekend Cafe Cook Required. Warrawong is seeking a permanent part-time experienced cook for predominantly weekend work, plus functions as they arise. Approx 15 hours per week with the potential to increase hours. During school holidays the position will be 9.00am - 4.00pm daily.... We are looking for someone to not only be the cook but to also manage the cafe. That means you will be responsible for all food prep, food ordering, stock control and function bookings. Qualifications & Experience Barista experience and RSA favourable but not essential Must have experience in cafe/restaurant Must be willing to do all aspects of cafe operations including dishes, sweeping and mopping floors Must have experience in ordering and stock control Work well under pressure Must work well in a small team Tasks & responsibilities Prepare and serve simple menu items to a high standard Stock control Menu input Maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene Must be willing to work every weekend and additional shifts during school holidays Must have a happy disposition and be a team player. To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter outlining your experience to [email protected] If you know someone perfect for this role, please tag them in this post

12.01.2022 Our rescue Kangaroos are loving the lush green grass

11.01.2022 Cuteness alert! It's Harry Potoroo

10.01.2022 Just a little bit of Acca Dacca to rock out to. It was Cookie's choice, he loves a good head bang

09.01.2022 Bear and his sidekick, Narelle

08.01.2022 It's so lovely when our little natives move into a home we've created using recycled materials. These pods are just gorgeous and are a great example of reporpose, recycle, and reuse. This Common Ringtail Possum has claimed this pod and has been living in it for three months.

08.01.2022 Such a beautiful moment between a little girl and our little Bingo. It's so important that our next generation fall in love with our native animals. If they fall in love with them, they'll look after them and care about them into the future.

07.01.2022 Night night little Ginny

06.01.2022 Welcome to our newest family member, Scar Big thanks to Gorge Wildlife Park for letting us give Dingo puppy Scar, a new forever home. He's such a sweet Dingo, we just adore him

06.01.2022 Nom nom nom, nectar cups

06.01.2022 Sometimes you've gotta sit back, relax, and take it all in

05.01.2022 As always a fascinating dinner with John Walmsley and Proo Geddes. It just so happened this was a topic of conversation. Worth a read.

05.01.2022 Narelle and her entourage heading up the hill to see the Dingoes.

04.01.2022 David, is that a growth on your back?

03.01.2022 How cool is this photo of our Olive Python snake shed? You can even see the eye caps

03.01.2022 Have you been lucky enough to get smooched by Andre?

03.01.2022 Monday 5th October, Labour Day Public Holiday. We'll be open from 10.00am - 5.00pm. We've got a jam packed day full of animal meet and greets as well as our 1.00pm Wildlife Presentation. All activities are FREE with entry Adults $14... Concession $12 Children (3 years - 15 years) $10 Family Pass (2A + 2C) $42 See more

03.01.2022 Our Shingleback Lizards, Elle and Bob are going nuts for Nasturtiums. Thanks to keeper Laura for this great video and for providing the Nasturtiums from her garden

03.01.2022 Waddle Waddle Honk

01.01.2022 Widget, what big eyes you have! Owl the better to see you with