We are currently not able to take birds for care.

If you find birds in need of care in the Dunedin area, please contact Bird Rescue Dunedin.

If you are in New Zealand and have found a native bird, you can also contact the Department of Conservation (DOC) at 03 477 0677 during working hours, or after working hours call the DOC emergency hotline at 0800 362 468.

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If you are located elsewhere, please try to locate your closest Wildlife Rescue Center or Wildlife Rehabilitator (see below for help).

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We greatly appreciate the generous support of

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These resources may help you to find a Wildlife Rescue near you in New Zealand, as well as provide guidance on wildlife care:

Wildlife Rehabilitators Network of New Zealand (WReNNZ)
Please see the WReNNZ website for information about the organization
and about participating rehabilitators.

New Zealand Bird Rescue Centres
A listing of bird rescue and rehabilitation centres throughout NZ,
which can help you to find resources in your area.

Dunedin Wildlife Hospital
Opened in early 2018, the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital is an invaluable resource
for the native birds of the South Island.

Learn Bird Care
Learn Bird Care is an excellent resource for bird care instruction
through both hands-on workshops and online courses.

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Some resources if you are not in New Zealand (WIP):

Wildcare San Rafael This amazing organization rescues, treats, and rehabilitates all wildlife.