Your Voice
for Wildlife
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Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (Wildlife Queensland) is the longest-running wildlife conservation organisation in Queensland. For more than 60 years, we’ve worked to protect and conserve at-risk species and habitats, advocating for better environmental policy, delivering vital on-ground conservation programs, and raising awareness of wildlife conservation issues through education and community engagement.
We hope Queensland’s wildlife stays safe. Here’s what to do if you find injured wildlife …
We are a not-for-profit conservation organisation that runs programs to help a suite of threatened species. Dedicated carers at Wildcare (Qld, 07 5527 2444), Wildlife Rescue Queensland (Moreton Bay and SEQ, 0478 901 801), Wilvos (Sunshine Coast, 07 5441 6200) or WIRES (national, 1300 094 737) will be able to better help injured wildlife, or please see a complete list of Wildlife Care and Rescue services.
As always, we’re extremely appreciative of the hard work dedicated wildlife carers do in difficult conditions to take care of injured wild animals. Thank you and stay safe.
Calling all novice conservation photographers!
Honouring the legacy of acclaimed conservation photographer Wayne Lawler, the Wayne Lawler Nature Conservation Photography Grant supports photography projects by non-professional Australian nature conservation photographers.
The grant must be undertaken in partnership with a community-led conservation partner project and rewards the winning photographer with up to $2000 of eligible expenditure for their nature conservation photography project.
You can help save Queensland’s largest butterfly
Wildlife Queensland’s Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network aims to recover the vulnerable Richmond birdwing butterfly (Ornithoptera richmondia) by restoring its essential lowland food plant, the birdwing butterfly vine (Pararistolochia praevenosa) throughout this butterfly’s natural range.
You can help us in this task simply by purchasing and caring for a vine in your own South East Queensland backyard. Vines cost just $10 and come in a 9cm pot with a 70cm stake—ready for planting to enliven your garden and help preserve Queensland’s largest butterfly species! Note that vines must be picked up from Wildlife Queensland’s head office in Highgate Hill, Brisbane.
Celebrating our older supporters
We’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our older supporters! From volunteers to community leaders, your dedication safeguards Queensland’s precious wildlife and habitats.
Discover how your contribution to Wildlife Queensland can leave a lasting legacy.
Latest news
UQ intern wins Holly Bryant Award investigating the impact of environmental offset policies
In recognition of his dedication, work ethic and contributions to conservation, Sam Gardner was awarded the Holly Bryant Award for 2024.
Queensland’s tourism future: Wildlife Queensland’s vision for ecotourism
Wildlife Queensland has provided a detailed submission to the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045: Queensland’s Tourism Future consultation, advocating for a tourism plan that prioritises both economic growth and environmental sustainability.
Making a difference with a Wayne Lawler Nature Conservation Photography Grant
In 2023, Wayne Reinke received the inaugural Wayne Lawler Nature Conservation Photography Grant for his dedication to conservation and photography. Managed by Wildlife Queensland and funded by a trust from renowned photographer Wayne Lawler, the grant supports Australian non-professional photographers in showcasing community-led conservation.
How we work
Protecting wildlife
influencing choices
engaging communities
Species spotlight: Platypus
Platypus populations occur throughout Tasmania and up the east coast of Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland as far as Cooktown. The platypus is now extinct in South Australia though Kangaroo Island has an introduced population.
Wildlife Australia magazine
