Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
A spotted-tail quoll at Bonorong, 2012
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TypeWildlife sanctuary
Location593 Briggs Road
Brighton, Tasmania
Australia
Coordinates42°42′33.19″S 147°16′17.58″E / 42.7092194°S 147.2715500°E / -42.7092194; 147.2715500
Area9.7 ha (24 acres)
Established1981; 43 years ago (1981)
Owned byGreg Irons[1]
Open9am-5pm all year
9am-4pm (Christmas Day)
ParkingOn-site
Public transit accessNone
Websitewww.bonorong.com.au

Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is a 9.7-hectare (24-acre) wildlife sanctuary located in Brighton, Tasmania, Australia. Dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and preservation of native Australian animals, Bonorong actively participates in various conservation projects, contributes to breeding programs, research initiatives, and advocacy for the protection of Tasmania's wildlife.[2] The sanctuary works closely with government agencies, research institutions, and other conservation organisations to make a positive impact on native animal populations.[3][4] In 2015, the sanctuary received 66,000 visitors.[5]

  1. ^ "Greg Irons - Wildlife rescue campaigner". Australian of the Year. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  2. ^ Shine, Rhiannon (2018-01-22). "Tasmanian wildlife gets its first dedicated medical service at Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  3. ^ Gwynn, Liz (2022-04-10). "Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary helping to detect emerging diseases in wildlife across the country". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  4. ^ Glumac, Tamara; Oliver, Megan (2022-05-15). "Found an orphaned animal? What you should do next, according to expert wildlife carers". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2023-05-31.
  5. ^ Hudson, Sarah (2015-07-15). "Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary is Tasmania's saviour of endangered species". Weekly Times. Retrieved 2023-05-31.