Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome, Release & Repeat
About East Coast Exotic Haven
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Rescue, Rehabilitate, Rehome, Release & Repeat
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In March 2018, a passion for wildlife and community developed a life of its own when we publicly advertised wildlife services in FNQ.
With over 30 years of experience and dedication in wildlife care and rehabilitation, reptile husbandry and aviculture, along with studies in veterinary nursing, animal care and ecological management. We wanted to share what we do, our commitment to the environment, and educate the public about environmental matters.
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7 months later, devastation for our native wildlife struck Far North Queensland on the 26 November 2018. Over 2 days, record temperatures reached over 42C which resulted in our natural treasure, the Spectacled Flying fox (Pteropus conspicillatus) shower from the trees dead and dieing.
For 5 days straight we set up a triage station, at the Murray Street flying fox camp. Volunteers dropped off supplies and Amanda and Jessie triaged the critical and collected the dead.
The total at that camp was approximately 150 lives saved, the death toll climbed to over 500.
Over that week it was witnessed that 1/3 of the entire Spectacled flying fox population died- 23,000.
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These events, although not seen daily leave a lasting impact. The impact that burns deeply and makes one fight harder.
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In December 2022, we made the hard decision to relocate to the Fraser Coast. We have since rebranded, and introduced our amazing supporters to East Coast Exotic Haven. Same amazing service, same passion and drive, just different location.
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Registered Charity
East Coast Exotic Haven is a registered not for profit charity with ACNC, with 5 charitable purposes:
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Rescue, rehabilitate and release sick, injured and orphaned native fauna as required, in accordance with the Native Conservation Act 1992,
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To provide prompt and adequate veterinary treatment for all animals in our care,
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Provide appropriate husbandry for unwanted, neglected and abandoned captive bred reptiles and birds in accordance with the Native Conservation Act 1992
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Seek suitable homes for surrendered captive bred reptiles and birds, whilst ensuring suitable homes have appropriate knowledge and licensing. In the event that a suitable home cannot be found, to offer sanctuary to the animals in our care to live out their lives without fear of euthanasia or neglect, and
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To provide education, training and workshops to both members and general public regarding native fauna and the correct husbandry of reptiles and birds.
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We are not government funded, all costs associated with the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife and unwanted/neglected birds and reptiles are from our back pocket, or by kind hearted individuals.
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All donations go direct to the animals in care. Please dig deep and help.
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