Animalia Wildlife Shelter

Animalia Wildlife Shelter is a volunteer-run, non-profit wildlife rescue organization based in Frankston, Victoria that rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured, orphaned and sick native Australian wildlife. They operate a 24-hour wildlife rescue hotline and respond to thousands of calls each year, providing urgent rescue, first aid guidance and ongoing rehabilitative care. The shelter cares for a very wide range of species — from kangaroos, koalas and wallabies to microbats, possums, wombats, seabirds, eagles and parrots — and even undertakes marine rescues such as stingrays via partnerships with other groups. Beyond hands-on rescue and treatment, Animalia runs education workshops, mentoring and training for wildlife carers and community groups, advocates for wildlife-friendly practices (for example reducing hazards like fruit tree netting and barbed wire), and offers clear advice to the public on how to help injured animals until carers arrive. They emphasize community involvement and mentor new wildlife carers, accept public donations to fund their work, and are registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, reflecting transparency and accountability in their operations. Their local rescue footprint covers Frankston, the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island and surrounding areas across Victoria.