Angels and devils at Bonorong

 

Angel's saving wildlife

Bonorong Wildlife sanctuary is a 24/7 wildlife rescue service and wildlife hospital in Brighton Tasmania. Bonorong resides on the traditional lands of the Mumirimina people. Their aim is to release injured wildlife after they have recovered, they are not a zoo, but house a number of animals that cannot be released due to their injuries.  They promote conservation of native animals. They are part of the Eastern Quoll breeding program to increase their numbers for re-release. For more information and to visit check out their website here.

Melski Art

Mel McVee and Tash Alibegovic make up Melski Art they and along with the Bonorong team painted a beautiful mural at Bonorong. 

Devils

The most iconic Tasmanian animal is the Tasmanian Devil, I was lucky to see a few a Bonorong. 

Some Residents

I couldn't spot many of the animals, mainly because it was quite warm and also as they are nocturnal animals I'm sure they would be more active at night. Bonorong offer a nocturnal tour, as I had come via a booked bus tour I couldn't chose my arrival time, however next time I visit I'd plan to do the nocturnal tour.

PK Squeak

Tasmanian Pademelon

Fly

Fry

Tasmanian Bettong

Nuts

Eastern Quoll

Forester Kangaroo

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Final Thoughts

Bonorong is a lovely place and the wildlife careers are passionate about wildlife. Public transport isn't as reliable to the sanctuary however the 521 bus from Brighton is the closest you can get to the sanctuary but you still would need to do a 25 min walk or get a taxi to the place. I booked a tour via Gray line that took me there via Richmond. I'd recommend their tour as is affordable and includes ticket admission to Bonorong. For more information check out their page here.

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