Conservation Projects

Steve had a vision for conservation where people and wildlife could live harmoniously alongside one another. Each and every one of Wildlife Warriors' conservation projects supports this vision. Through funding, education, research and a whole lot of hard work and dedication, our Wildlife Warriors are fighting to protect wildlife and wild places around the world for generations to come.

News From the Field


In this ever-changing technological world, we've moved further and further away from our wildlife. Even with urbanisation and human...

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Koala at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital


Australia's wildlife is uniquely its own and much-loved by the world. But it's disappearing at an alarming rate. Road...

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Australia Zoo Rescue Unit


Living alongside wildlife can sometimes be difficult for humans. But for wild animals, it can be deadly....

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Crocodile Research

Crocodile Research


Crocodilians are the ultimate survival species. They've outlived the dinosaurs and thrive through some of the harshest conditions imaginable,...

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Women for wildlife

Women For Wildlife


Poaching not only devastates countless species but leads to the social and moral decay of surrounding communities. The 'war'...

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Whale Shark Research Western Austalia Saving Ocean Life

Whale Shark


Reaching up to 65 feet (20 metres) in length and weighing over 22 U.S. tons (20 tonnes), the whale...

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Manta Ray Research


Reef manta rays are listed as vulnerable with the population trend of these gentle giants declining. Overfishing is the...

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Grey Nurse Shark

Grey Nurse Sharks


Sharks were once undisputed rulers of the seas. But hunting and commercial fishing has created a more terrifying and...

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Sumatran Tiger water

Sumatran Tigers


Tigers once dominated the dense forests of Sumatra. Their natural ability to hunt made them invincible to all predators,...

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Fighting Crimes Against Australian Wildlife


After discovering a crocodile that had been illegally shot in the Wenlock River in Queensland's Cape York, we knew...

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Irwin’s Turtle


In 1990, Steve Irwin discovered a rare species of freshwater turtle on the Burdekin River, Queensland. Today, habitat destruction...

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Koala sleeping in a tree

Koala Conservation


Famous for their adorable teddy bear appearance and tendency to snooze all day, the koala is internationally recognised and...

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Cambodian Elephants


Elephants are one of the planet's most beloved animals. But as humans and elephants are living closer together than...

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Cheetah Conservation


While the world sees cheetahs as an African icon, local famers mistakenly place the blame of livestock deaths on...

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Black Rhinoceros

Black Rhinoceros


With a heavy stature, armour-like skin and pointed horns, rhinos appear invincible; but looks can be deceiving. In truth,...

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Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve


Australia is home to some of the world's most unique wildlife and wilderness. But, as the human population grows...

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Conservation Partners


Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors is proud to be affiliated and work in partnership with several conservation organisations around the...

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