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CHAIR’S REPORT It is with immense pride and gratitude that I present the Chairman’s Report for Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary Inc. (EWS) for the period ending June 30, 2025. This year will forever be marked as the moment our long-term vision came to fruition, transforming our dedicated property into a comprehensive regional conservation and wildlife care hub.   A Year of Transformation: The Launch of the Hospital The central achievement of the 2024–2025 year was the official es

A New Era of Wildlife Care The Esperance Wildlife Hospital , built thanks to the DPIRD 2024 Animal Welfare Grant, is witnessing a remarkable increase in wildlife being rescued and rehabilitated. Since its opening in May 2025, the hospital has just admitted its 100th patient. Esperance Wildlife Hospital building and penning Officially inaugurated on Friday, 2 May 2025, community members have rallied support behind this new facility. The construction was made possible thanks to

In the 2024-25 period, EWS pursued the following primary objectives, with activities organised into three core areas: 1. Objective: Establishing a Critical Regional Wildlife Care Hub The main objective for the year was to establish a dedicated, non-metropolitan facility to act as a safety net for injured and orphaned wildlife across the vast Goldfields-Esperance region. Activity/Key Highlight Details & Outcome Launch of the Esperance Wildlife Hospital The facility was officia

The natural world is a delicate balance of ecosystems, species, and habitats. As human activities increasingly encroach upon these environments, the need for effective wildlife protection programs becomes ever more critical. These programs serve as a beacon of hope, aiming to rescue, rehabilitate, and restore native animals and their habitats. Through concerted efforts, it is possible to ensure the long-term survival of threatened species and maintain biodiversity. In this ar

The preservation of our natural world is a responsibility that cannot be overstated. As I reflect on the importance of conserving natural...

Bunnings Esperance helping plant seedlings for National Tree Day 2025.

A New Opportunity for Support Individuals interested in supporting wildlife rescue, native plant propagation, environmental education,...

In 2021, the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions approved Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary's application for Land For...

The new Esperance Wildlife Hospital We have some incredibly exciting news to share from the Goldfields-Esperance Region! The SWIRL...

Planning for this project started in 2024. We identified an area needing revegetation, collected local seeds, germinated seedlings, and...

Here at Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary, our purpose is clear and deeply rooted: to restore and enhance our native ecosystems . We're driven...

At our Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary we have just completed planting up a Miyawaki forest. We have planted over 350 trees shrubs and...

Major native flora revegetation project in 2025 at Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary

The welcome rains of 13-14 April, 2025 which brought 65mm to the Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary means we can start the autumn planting....

A Sanctuary for Wildlife, A Haven for You: Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary Joins the Wildlife Land Trust! We're thrilled to announce that...

Western Pygmy Possum in rehabilitation at Esperance SWIRL Centre

Here is some important information about the snakes you might encounter at Esperance Wildlife Sanctuary: Snakes of Esperance Wildlife...

Esperance Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation - the Esperance SWIRL Centre

Protecting Nature: A Call to Action Our planet is a precious gift, teeming with life and beauty. Each of us has the power to protect it...

We hope our story inspires others to plant a tree, create a backyard water feature, put up a nesting box and appreciate nature. Everyone...