 The Raptor & Wildlife refuge of Tasmania Inc has been established by Craig Webb on a 20 acre property overlooking Kettering and the D,Entrecasteaux Channel. The Refuge is an incorporated association as the community wanted to be involved and as such we currently have over 150 members, In 1997 Craig returned to his birthplace of Tasmania after many years in the Kimberly working as a veterinary nurse and involved in all facets of wildlife care, he registered as a licensed wildlife career with Nature Conservation branch of DPIWE.
This inspiring Refuge clearly reflects Craig’s dedication to caring and protecting Tasmania’s natural wildlife, and the proximity of this Wildlife Refuge to the birds and animals natural habitat is a great advantage to rehabilitation.
The outstanding feature of this facility is two of the largest raptor flight aviaries in the southern hemisphere, purpose built to flight train Wedge-tailed eagles , Sea eagles and other birds, during there recovery from injury.
Along with the two huge flight aviaries there are a number of slatted aviaries currently under construction to house many and varied species of raptors, with one bank of aviaries built solely for quarantine purposes. The macropod enclosure is at last completed as a HALFWAY house for injured and orphaned wallabies and roos before eventual release back to the wild.
We aim to provide the best possibly care for not only raptors but all manner of wildlife, from snakes to frogs, birds to possums and everything in between that needs some TLC, and to be a focal point so as members of the public have help / care/advice at any time of the day or night. We are proud to have Dr James Harris as our contractual vet as he is one of the leading Vets in the avian field.
Volunteers are important in the operation of the Refuge as are our wonderful sponsors, with whom we have developed a great relationship. Please look at our sponsors page to see the wonderful contribution these people and companies have made.
Last year we were successful in obtaining a grant from The Tasmanian Community Fund, this money has been invaluable and has increased our facilities to world class standards.
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