Wildlife Rescue Darwin

Wildlife Rescue Darwin Wildlife Rescue Darwin is ArkAid Inc, Darwin, NT, Australia. Hosted by The Ark Animal Hospital in Yarrawonga, NT.

We aid sick, injured & orphaned native Australian wildlife and migratory birds with veterinary treatment from experienced professionals.

This echidna made its way from Katherine to our clinic. It was hit by a car but x-ray showed no broken bones and even mo...
27/04/2026

This echidna made its way from Katherine to our clinic. It was hit by a car but x-ray showed no broken bones and even more important no broken beak. It had several minor wounds and is treated with painkillers and antibiotics. After a couple of days in care it will go back to Katherine and be released in the same area where it was found. Luckily it had a lot of people caring for it, so it got help and a second chance.

17/04/2026

Baby black flying fox enjoying it's milk! 🍼 This is also one of the survivors of cyclone Narelle which is currently raised by one of our members. Feeding is every 5 hours. Hard work but with such a face who could resist

15/04/2026

It is always a pleasure to see them having their first meal. This eagle came in hit by a car and we didn't know if he would survive. X-ray showed no breaks but he certainly had sift tissue damage. After three days in intensive care he is now with a carer for rehab.

This little brushtail possum was handed in to us today. Dehydrated and only 60g heavy. After receiving fluid therapy and...
14/04/2026

This little brushtail possum was handed in to us today. Dehydrated and only 60g heavy. After receiving fluid therapy and special milk he was stable enough to be handed over to a wildlife carer. Thanks for bringing him in, he now has a second chance. # babypossum

Our vet Hannah recently treated a long-neck turtle who was sadly hit by a car. The impact caused damage to the shell, wi...
21/03/2026

Our vet Hannah recently treated a long-neck turtle who was sadly hit by a car. The impact caused damage to the shell, with splinters that needed to be carefully removed, followed by delicate stitching to help the healing process.

We’re happy to share that this tough little patient is now recovering well 💪✨

Please remember to slow down near waterways and roads, especially during wildlife movement times—your awareness can save lives.

World wildlife day. Wir are so lucky to have such a wide range of incredible wildlife here in Australia so we need to lo...
03/03/2026

World wildlife day. Wir are so lucky to have such a wide range of incredible wildlife here in Australia so we need to look after it. For over 10 years Ark Aid has been providing free veterinary care for our wildlife, supported rescue groups, offered education and of cause cared for animals. Thanks for supporting us!

Tawny Frogmouth are certainly one of our favourite birds. This little one was just found on the ground, we couldn't find...
11/01/2026

Tawny Frogmouth are certainly one of our favourite birds. This little one was just found on the ground, we couldn't find any issues, maybe he was just exhausted. After a final check he will go back out again

This weather is not easy for our wildlife. Please drive carefully. This Boobook was hit by a car but luckily alive. He ...
09/01/2026

This weather is not easy for our wildlife. Please drive carefully. This Boobook was hit by a car but luckily alive. He will stay in care for a couple of days and then released back.

The day changed for this little agile wallaby, when his mum was hit by a car and died. Luckily the next person stopped a...
08/01/2026

The day changed for this little agile wallaby, when his mum was hit by a car and died. Luckily the next person stopped and rescued him. In the clinic he was vet checked, received an Xray and some painkillers for minor brushing. He is now with an experienced carer and will receive a lot of TLC and will hopefully be release into the wild when he has grown. A big thankyou to the person who stopped and brought him in

Our Final Patient of 2025 – and What a Year It’s Been 🌿🦎Our last wildlife patient for 2025 was an iconic frill-necked li...
01/01/2026

Our Final Patient of 2025 – and What a Year It’s Been 🌿🦎

Our last wildlife patient for 2025 was an iconic frill-necked lizard — a fitting way to close another big year for Ark AiD Wildlife Rescue Darwin.

In 2025, our veterinary clinic treated over 1,500 native animals, providing everything from quick health checks to intensive care and complex surgeries. We cared for an incredible range of species, including birds, crocodiles, sea turtles, flying foxes, echidnas, wallabies, possums, snakes, and many more.

None of this would be possible without the amazing support of our community — from donations to members of the public who take the time to bring injured wildlife to us. Every single action helps save lives.

As we head into the new year, we hope 2026 will be another wildlife-friendly year for the Top End and its unique native animals ? 🦘🐢🦇🦎

Address

56 Georgina Crescent, Yarrawonga
Palmerston, NT
0830

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12:45pm

Telephone

+61889329738

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