We're a not-for-profit, volunteer organisation that treats, cares for and rehabilitates Australian native wildlife.
Call now Find out moreDarling Range Wildlife Shelter is a volunteer, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to rehabilitate native wildlife and promote the value of biodiversity.
DRWS volunteers rescue, provide care and rehabilitate Australian native wildlife in need including threatened, endangered and migratory species. Our aim is to work towards their release back into their natural environment. Each year we record around 2000 wildlife admissions.
What's happening at DRWS
Experience Wildlife Rehabilitation Up Close at DRWS!
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at our shelter? As part of Wild for Art 2026, Darling Range Wildlife Shelter is opening its doors for a very special series of small-group guided tours on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August. Come…
π¨ GOOD NEWS β WILD FOR ART ENTRIES EXTENDED! π¦π
π¨ GOOD NEWS β ENTRIES EXTENDED! π¦π Still thinking about entering Wild for Art 2026? We’ve got good news β you’ve now got a little more time! The entry deadline has been extended to Sunday 2 August 2026. π So, if you have a wildlife-inspired painting…
Wild for Art is here!
Wild for Art is a new annual fundraising art exhibition and community event presented by Darling Range Wildlife Shelter. Launching in 2026, Wild for Art brings together creativity, conservation and community to celebrate the beauty of Western Australiaβs native wildlife and natural environments through original artworks created by…
Our Sponsors & Supporters
DRWS would not be able to do the work it does without the generous support of the community. In particular we would like to express our appreciation to the following:
