Cost of Caring for Orphaned Wildlife

Each family species has its own challenges and supplies needed to get it to Pre-Release Stage. Even with these totals, there are unforeseen costs that arise all the time. This can be medication or transport costs or even medical treatment from vets in certain circumstances.

Cost of Caring for Orphaned Wildlife

Each family species has its own challenges and supplies needed to get it to Pre-Release Stage. Even with these totals, there are unforeseen costs that arise all the time. This can be medication or transport costs or even medical treatment from vets in certain circumstances.

Macropods 
Local Species: Wallabies', Wallaroo's, Kangaroo's, Bettong's & Pademelon's

Average Cost up to Pre-Release Stage (Without Vet Fees, Medication, etc):
$ 80
Pre-Release - Release:
$400
Possums & Gliders
Local Species: Brushtail Possum

Average Cost up to Pre-Release Stage (Without Vet Fees, Medication, etc):
$ 70
Pre-Release - Release:
$350
Nectar Feeding Birds
Local Species: Lorikeets, Sunbirds, Honeyeaters, Friarbirds, etc.

Average Cost up to Pre-Release Stage (Without Vet Fees, Medication, etc):
$ 50
Pre-Release - Release:
$200
Insectivore Feeding Birds
Local Species: Curlews, Magpies, Larks, etc.

Average Cost up to Pre-Release Stage (Without Vet Fees, Medication, etc):
$ 60
Pre-Release - Release:
$180
Flying Foxes
Local Species: Little Red FF, Black FF

Average Cost up to Pre-Release Stage (Without Vet Fees, Medication, etc):
$ 230
Pre-Release - Release:
$ 500

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