Native Animal Rescue

Name

Native Animal Rescue

Legal name

Native Animal Rescue Inc.

Website

https://nativeanimalrescue.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Charity Clinics & Medical Aid (BPAGAIAD), Rescue, Transport & Emergency Animal Response (BPAGAIAB), Disaster Preparedness & Animal Evacuation Services (BPAGAIAM), Education & Community Outreach (Responsible Pet Ownership) (BPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation
• Native animal rescue
• Veterinary services
• Wildlife conservation
• Animal emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: Perth Wildlife Hospital accepts monetary donations through PayPal and other channels to support wildlife rehabilitation operations.
2. Animal Sponsorship Program: Monthly sponsorship programs such as the Cockatoo Program where sponsors pay $15 per month to support specific animals.
3. Containers for Change: Revenue from container deposit scheme donations through the Containers for Change program in Western Australia.
4. Fundraising Events: Special fundraising initiatives including raffles and creative campaigns like their debut single COCKATUNE.
5. In-Kind Donations: The organization accepts in-kind donations to support animal care operations.
6. Legacy Giving: Bequests and legacy donations through planned giving programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Native Animal Rescue operates the Perth Wildlife Hospital, providing expert veterinary treatment and rehabilitation services for sick, orphaned, and displaced native Australian animals with the goal of successful rehabilitation and release back to the wild. The organisation also runs community education programs, animal sponsorship initiatives (such as the Cockatoo Program at $15/month), volunteer and work experience opportunities, and disaster wildlife response (fires/firewalks) across its Malaga and Broome facilities in Western Australia.

Product overview

Native Animal Rescue operates as a unified service organization consisting of Perth Wildlife Hospital (the primary product) with locations in Malaga and Broome. The core offering is wildlife rehabilitation and veterinary services for native Australian animals. Supporting services include animal sponsorship programs, community education initiatives, volunteer opportunities, work experience training, emergency response services, and fundraising programs including donations and an online shop. The organization functions as a non-profit, non-government entity focused on wildlife care, conservation strategy development, and community education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Perth Wildlife Hospital Services Expert veterinary treatment and rehabilitation services for sick, orphaned, and displaced native animals in Western Australia, with the goal of successful rehabilitation and release back to the wild.
• Broome Regional Branch Regional wildlife care and rehabilitation branch located in Broome, expanding Native Animal Rescue's reach across Western Australia in collaboration with the Malaga headquarters.
• Animal Emergency Services 24/7 emergency response services for injured wildlife including birds, kangaroo joeys, and small marsupials, accessible via a dedicated hotline for the public.
• Fire/Firewalk Response Services Specialised wildlife response services for animals affected by bushfires and fire events, forming part of the organisation's disaster response capabilities.
• Partnered Vets Network Network of partnered veterinary clinics providing referral and specialised care services for wildlife patients across Western Australia.
• Animal Sponsorship Program Recurring sponsorship program allowing donors to sponsor specific animals, including the Cockatoo Program starting at $15 per month.
• Donation Programs Multiple donation options including direct monetary donations (via PayPal), in-kind donations, leave a legacy bequests, and Containers for Change recycling program.
• Online Shop Online merchandise shop offering products to support the wildlife hospital's operations.
• Education and Displays Programs Community education initiatives including Golden Oldies (senior animal care), School Holiday Program, Outreach, and Open Day events to educate the public about native species and wildlife coexistence.
• Volunteer Program Opportunities for community members to contribute hands-on wildlife care or behind-the-scenes support at the wildlife hospital.
• Work Experience Program Hands-on training facilities and programs in wildlife management skills for individuals seeking professional experience.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partnered Veterinary ClinicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of partnered veterinary clinics across Western Australia that provide initial emergency care for injured wildlife and refer cases to Perth Wildlife Hospital for advanced treatment and rehabilitation.
• Local CouncilscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with local councils to develop and implement effective conservation strategies to protect native species in metropolitan communities.
• Government DepartmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with government departments to contribute to the development of long-term conservation strategies across Western Australia.
• UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with universities for research into wildlife health and recovery, supporting academic research programs while benefiting from scientific expertise.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• RSPCA Australia: National animal welfare organization running shelters, inspectorate, and advocacy across Australia. Overlaps with Perth Wildlife Hospital on animal welfare, donations, and volunteer programs, but operates much more broadly across companion animals and advocacy rather than specializing in native wildlife rehabilitation.
• WWF-Australia: Large conservation non-profit running habitat protection, species recovery, and advocacy programs across Australia. Compares on donation-driven funding and conservation focus, but operates at policy and landscape scale rather than as a hands-on wildlife hospital.
• Taronga Conservation Society Australia: Zoo-based conservation society running wildlife hospitals, breeding programs, and education. Comparable through its wildlife hospital and veterinary work and conservation programs, but operates primarily through zoo venues in NSW rather than as a regional rescue organization.
• Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors: Conservation charity founded by the Irwin family focused on wildlife conservation, research, and education globally. Comparable as a wildlife-focused non-profit running conservation programs and donations, but with an international rather than regional rescue scope.

Direct peers

• WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service): Australia's largest wildlife rescue organization, operating a 24/7 rescue hotline and volunteer-based rehabilitation network for native animals. Highly comparable to Perth Wildlife Hospital in mission, volunteer model, and emergency response, though serving New South Wales rather than Western Australia.
• FAWNA (QLD): Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization covering south-east Queensland with a volunteer-rescuer network and 24/7 hotline. Directly comparable in operational model — hotline + volunteer wildlife rehabilitation — though focused on a different state and species mix.
• Koala Hospital (Port Macquarie): Specialized wildlife hospital treating sick and injured koalas, with rehabilitation, research, and public education programs. Comparable as a dedicated wildlife hospital with clinical care, volunteer engagement, and conservation research partnerships, though narrower in species scope.
• Wildlife Victoria: Victorian wildlife rescue and education non-profit operating an emergency hotline and network of volunteer rescuers and shelterers. Directly comparable as a state-level wildlife rescue non-profit with hotline-driven intake and donation-funded operations.

Emerging players

• Bush Heritage Australia: Non-profit that acquires and manages conservation reserves for native species protection. Partial overlap with Perth Wildlife Hospital's conservation mission through species and habitat protection, but focused on land management rather than clinical rescue.

Others

• Native Animal Trust / Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland: State-based wildlife advocacy and conservation organization. Adjacent to Perth Wildlife Hospital in mission (native species protection, education), but focused on advocacy and policy rather than direct wildlife rehabilitation services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NAR4wildlife

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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