Adopt an animal at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary

Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is hoping real life encounters with cuddly critters via an “adoption” program and online education courses can help it survive the coronavirus social bans.

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Animal adoption is one way Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary is coping with COVID-19 closure, social media is another and online educational courses will be next.

Co-owner David Cobbold says it’s been tough lately, with bushfires in the Adelaide Hills closely followed by COVID-19 restrictions.

“We still have animals to feed and care for though,” he said. “That’s why we’re offering this opportunity to adopt an animal at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary.”

So far, 156 animals have been “adopted”, but there are many more to choose from, and Mr Cobbold is not ruling out multiple adoptions.

“It’s a fundraiser because none of us know how long this is going to last,” he said.

Each animal adoption for $99 is valid for one year and includes:

A PERSONALISED certificate of adoption via email;

A SHOUT-OUT on the Facebook page, and;

A PRIVATE, 15-minute encounter with the adopted animal for two people at the sanctuary, including two general admission tickets.

Warrawong keeper Clare Andrew said Bingo, a rescued eastern grey kangaroo joey, was a perfect candidate.

“Animal adoption is a great way to support the ongoing care of each animal,” she said.

“By adopting your favourite animal, you can help with feed, vet care, animal husbandry and enrichment. All the animals at the sanctuary will benefit from your support.”

Other social media activity has included the Great Warrawong Easter Scavenger Hunt, broadcast live on Facebook.

To adopt an animal, go here.