Come Waltzing with Matilda on Wildlife Recovery Australia’s 2026 National Tour
Since 2020, Wildlife Recovery Australia has treated over 12,000 native animals, but the need continues to grow. That is why we created Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital, Matilda, Australia’s first mobile wildlife hospital, delivering expert care and rapid response wherever it is needed most.
On 3rd March, Matilda begins her 2026 National Tour, showcasing what is possible when innovation meets compassion. The tour will raise national awareness, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for better protection of Australian wildlife.
We are incredibly grateful to our tour partners UD Trucks, Saatchi & Saatchi, Stage and Screen, ENV Solutions, Vansite and our fuel partners Ampol, for making this journey possible. We also welcome aligned organisations who would like to contribute to meaningful, measurable conservation impact to get in touch to get involved.
You can support this movement by visiting isupportwildlife.com and adding your voice for wildlife.
Tour Schedule
We will update this page as our tour schedule is confirmed. Check back here throughout the tour or follow our socials below for the latest updates.
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, Lennox Head
Tuesday 3rd March, 9:30am
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital will depart it’s HQ at Lennox Head to launch it’s National Tour!
Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary
Wednesday 4th March, 10am - 2pm
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary and will be open for admissions.
Secret Creek Sanctuary & Wollemi Wildlife Hospital , Lithgow, (Greater Blue Mountains)
Friday 6th March, 10am - 2pm
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Secret Creek Sanctuary and will be open for admissions.
Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary
Sunday 8th May, 10am - 2pm
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary and will be open for admissions.
Parliament House, Canberra
Tuesday 10th - Thursday 12th, 10am - 2pm
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital will be visiting Parliament House to meet with policy and decision makers, advocating for a national framework for wildlife care and protection. Please note that the hospital will only be open for admissions on Wednesday 11th.
Raptor Refuge, Tasmania
Tuesday 17th - Wednesday 18th March, 10am - 2pm daily
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary and will be open for admissions daily.
Bonorong Wildlife Hospital, Tasmania
Thursday 19th March, 10am - 2pm
While Matilda will not be open for wildlife admissions we would love to welcome members of the community to come by, meet the team and learn more about the National Tour.
Tasmania Wildlife Hospital
Friday 20th March
Matilda and the team have a brief stop at Tasmania Wildlife Hospital to meet their team and connect. Please note we will not be open for admissions.
Western River Refuge, Kangaroo Island
Monday 23rd - Tuesday 24th March 10am - 2pm
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Australian Wildlife Conservancy site, Western River Refuge. Address:1464 Western River Rd, Western River, SA.
Kangala Wildlife Rescue
Wednesday 25th March, 10am - 2pm
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Kangala Wildlife Rescue and is open for patient admissions. Address: 871 Hog Bay Rd, Nepean Bay SA 5223
Soldiers Memorial Park, Kingscote
Thursday 26th March - Friday 27th March, 10am - 2pm daily
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital will be set up at Soldiers Memorial Park, 27 Centenary Ave, Kingscote and open for admissions daily.
WA Wildlife, Perth (awaiting roads to reopen for travel to Exmouth)
Wednesday 1st - Thursday 2nd April, 10am - 2pm daily
Matilda and our team are open for patient admissions while ready to deploy to Exmouth to support recovery efforts. We are currently waiting for roads to reopen to ensure safe passage. In the meantime, we will be based at WA Wildlife (172 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake WA), open for admissions while we await safe access to travel to Exmouth.
Saturday, 4th of April - Depart on emergency deployment to Exmouth, Coral Coast, Western Australia
Exmouth
Monday 6th - Tuesday 7th April
Matilda is open for admissions of wildlife patients impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Narelle.
Capes Raptor Centre, Margaret River
Friday 10th April
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Capes Raptor Centre and will be open for admissions from 10am -2pm.
Nullarbor Crossing
Sunday 12th - Tuesday 14th April
Barossa Wildlife Rescue
Wednesday 15th April
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Barossa Wildlife Rescue and will be open for admissions from 10am -2pm. Address: Barossa Pavilions & Glasshouse, 221 Yaldara Dr, Lyndoch
Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue Ltd (SKER)
Thursday 16th
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue and will be open for admissions from 10am -2pm. Address:
102 Kimbley Rd, Onkaparinga Hills SA 5163
Strath Creek, VIC
Saturday 18th April
Wildlife Recovery Australia Hospital visits LnLz Wildlife Care & Rescue at Strath Creek and will be open for admissions from 10am -2pm. Address: We’ll be stationed across the road from The General on 8 Glover Rd.
National Tour Break
Tuesday 21st April to Sunday 3rd of May
Matilda and the Wildlife Recovery Australia team will be taking a well-earned break from the National Tour.
Centennial Park, Sydney
Tuesday 5th to Thursday 7th of May
Activities to be confirmed.
Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Friday 8th May
Activities to be confirmed.
Port Stephens Koala Hospital
Monday 11th May.
Activities to be confirmed.
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital
Tuesday 12th May
Activities to be confirmed.
National Marine Science Centre, Coffs Harbour
Wednesday 13th May
Activities to be confirmed.
Please note this schedule is subject to change.
General Enquiries
Sheree Webber
Fundraising Manager
📞 0412 343 560 | ✉️ shereew@byronbaywildlifehospital.org
Russell Mills
General Manager, Strategy & Marketing
📞 0448 885 453 | ✉️ russell@byronbaywildlifehospital.org
Dr Stephen Van Mil
Founder and CEO
📞 0418 294 993 | ✉️ ceo@byronbaywildlifehospital.org
Image: Nelson Patchett
National Tour Patient Bookings
To request native animal treatment through the National Tour, please complete the admission request form below.
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