This is the Australian Government site which has the list of Endangered and Extinct Animals in Australia - please take the time to have a look at this as it is shocking to see how much Flora and Fauna is lost already and the amount that are in danger of being lost forever.

By adopting a cute little Backyard Buddy, you will not only receive the softest, cutest little Buddy, but you will be helping Australia's animals, plants and cultural heritage!
Go on - get your own buddy - we've got our Koala Buddy AND our Penguin Buddy!

The scientific community and conservationists have been protecting the well being of marine turtles for many years. The dilemma is that many of the same threats to their survival have been identified to impact upon freshwater turtles as well.
Almost 67% of th world's freshwater turtles and tortoises are listed as THREATENED and in the 2000 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Many new Australian species will be included on the Threatened Species list the moment they are described by science.

The mission of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy is the effective conservation of all Australian animal species and the habitats in which they live.
AWC is protecting threatened and endangered wildlife in it's sanctuaries throughout Australia.
Have a look at the amazing work this organisation does. Who knows, maybe you can help the AWC acheive more.

This is a must for all bird lovers. The primary focus of Birds Australia is ‘ Conservation Through Knowledge’. Birds Australia has been doing research, education, conservation and more for over 100 years. Just a few of the achievements, were the successful campaigns for the legal protection of wildlife, introduction of game laws, the setting aside of wildlife reserves, the banning of trade in waterbird plumes for the decoration of ladies hats and so much more.

This organization as almost 8000 members and volunteers number in the thousands.
Anyone can be a volunteer and you don’t have to be a bird expert!
You too can become a member of Birds Australia or help out by either donating your time (there are many different ways that you can help ) or you can donate money online.

This foundation is nothing short of amazing in the way that they are constantly working on convervation projects that help protect wildlife, plants, cultural heritage and much more. The Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife has many different ways that you can become involved.

Why not help out, do a little birthday shopping and Adopt a Penguin Buddy?


When you adopt a buddy, you are helping Australian animals, plants and cultural heritage! It's such an easy way to help out, they make terrific gifts. My son has been the recipient of a Koala Buddy and he recently received a Penguin Buddy too.

David Stewart is Australia's most renowned wildlife sound recordist. He has spent the last 28 years travelling throughout Australia amassing the most extensive collection of natural bird, frog and mammal sounds in the country.

CHILDREN’S WILDLIFE COLOURING IN AND ACTIVITY BOOKS
For different parks and regions in NSW
By teacher, illustrator, artist, and conservationist Susie Peake

“If children love birds and animals and understand what it is they need to survive then future generations will benefit.
If they realise the importance of such things as hollow logs, old trees, estuaries as fish nurseries, and undisturbed wetlands then the future of our biodiversity will be more secure - and we are biodiversity.”
“I want to be part of what it takes to save our animal and bird species from extinction, which is where we are headed if we continue to upset the balance of nature.”

Through these books, Susie encourages kids to become more familiar with the needs of our precious wildlife and what they need to survive.

Coming up…Primary School Teachers resources with curriculum related activities - to help teachers teach kids about habitats and interdependence.

This site encompasses Taronga Zoo in Sydney and the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo, outback New South Wales and also the Taronga Conservation Society Australia.
The Taronga Zoo is a wonderful place, I was privileged to explore this zoo 2 years ago and it was a wonderful experience. Also at Taronga Zoo, it is focused on teaching people about our animals and conservation. Here, you can help make a difference. On this website, you will find that there are many different things that you can do to help make a difference for the animals and for conservation. Take the time to have a look at the 'Take Action' area on this site - full of wonderful ways that you can make a difference.

Taronga Western Plains Zoo - For those of you travelling to Dubbo or live in that area, take a trip to the zoo. It is an amazing place. As there is so much to do here, go onto their site first to help plan your trip to the zoo. Here you can ride a bike around the zoo, walk, travel in an electric cart or even drive your own car around the zoo! The Taronga Western Plains Zoo has an amazing diversity of animals, native Australian animals and those from other areas of the world. Also, you can help out this zoo too.

This is truly a place not to be missed. I was at the Territory Wildlife Park in August of last year with my family when we were travelling 'The Land Down Under' in a motorhome and we had an amazing day. In the park you will find all sorts of animals, birds and reptiles as well as the different types of habitats that you can find in the Top End, such as Monsoon Forests, Wetlands and Woodlands. The Territory Wildlife Park is committed to conservation of the Northern Territory Biodiversity. They have an endangered species program that is focused on the Carpentarian Rock Rat and the Northern Quoll.
If you would like to support the Territory Wildlife Park, you can become a 'Friends of the Park' or volunteer your time.
Have a look through the Territory Wildlife Park, you'll be surprised at what you'll find!

Australia Zoo - The Home of Steve Irwin. You have to have a look at all the amazing things to see, do and become involved in at Australia Zoo. This website is literally jam packed with information about the zoo, what conservation work they do, what events they are promoting, the humanitarian work they are involved in, the education to the public and more! It is a site that you must look over for yourself. There is so much on this site that I simply cannot sum it all up here.

Welcome to Zoos SA which run Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo. These zoos are a non-profit conservation charity that provide conservation education and also support and conduct many research, conservation and breeding programs.
Adelaide Zoo has over 1800 animals is almost 300 species of exotic and native animals, birds, reptiles and fish. The zoo is the second oldest in the nation. It is owned and operated by the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia and the Adelaide Zoo is the only major metropolitan zoo in Australian to be owned and operated by a not for profit organisation.

Monarto Zoo is a 1000 hectare open-range sanctuary that plays a major role nationally and internationally in breeding programs for rare and endangered species. Monarto is a bio park. It represents a unique blend of a conservation park, national park and zoological park. The principal purpose it to provide a place for the conservation of wildlife both Australian and exotic, and also the public education and recreation.

Tasmania Zoo is situated on 900 acres of private old growth native bushland and home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in Tasmania. They have over 50 species of birds, wombats, echidna's, kangaroo's, quolls, reptiles, monkeys and of course, Tasmanian Devils and more.

Also at the Tasmania Zoo is Devils Heaven which is home to 30 devils and is still growing!

Check out the Tasmania Zoo site and find out more about the plight of the Tasmanian Devil and see how you can help!

Three Great Zoos of Victoria are attached to this link. The Melbourne and Werribee Zoos and Healesville Sanctuary. Each of these 3 Great Zoos are special in their own way. With these zoos, you can spend a wonderful day exploring and finding out what other birds, animals and reptiles are in our world as well as our own Unique Aussie Animals. Zoos Victoria is also involved with campaigns to raise awareness for endangered animals and the environmental issues and to also inspire people to take action.

There are many, many ways that we can all help out the zoos. FOTZ, Friends of The Zoos - Volunteer your time, Adopt an Animal. They make a terrific gift. I have been fortunate myself to have received several of these and they are just priceless.

Werribee Zoo - Here you can have an African Adventure and go on Safari across the grassy plains of the savannah and have many Unique Zoo Experiences such as a Slumber Safari, Open Vehicle Adventures, Tall Order Giraffe Encounter and many more!

Melbourne Zoo - This zoo is award winning that has more than 300 species of animals from all over the world. As you wander through the Melbourne Zoo, you will find Asian and African Rainforests. It's hard to believe that you are in the middle of a major Australian City!

Healesville Sanctuary - Here, showcased at Healesville Sanctuary, is more than 200 species of Australian Wildlife. Also at this sanctuary is the Australian Wildlife Health Centre, that allows visitors to see first hand the veterinary care provided to our sick and injured wildlife. At Healesville Sanctuary, they have encompassed breeding and conservation as well as treatment of ophaned and injured Australian Wildlife for over 70 years.
Here, you can have Close Encounters with Birds of Prey or Night Creatures and more.

Perth Zoo is much more than a place to go and see animals. Perth Zoo’s focus is on the conservation of animals from Australia and overseas. This website has a lot of information on its conservation work and research, including projects that help threatened species in the wild, ways you can become involved in conservation, information of the animals in the Zoo’s collection, what the Zoo has to offer its visitors for a fun day out and much, much more. This site is one where the more you look, the more you find!