There are quite a few wildlife rescue centres around Tasmania. Our research pointed to Trowunna being the best of them. We can't verify the research but the consensus was that it was very good.
There were lots of animals, but the rock stars were the Tasmanian Devils. The devils at the sanctuary are part of an insurance population to guard against the facial tumour disease.
There are devils from all age groups from young joeys and adolescents, to adults. The devils are fed roadkill and it was really interesting to watch them feed. For animals with fierce reputations, they are very well mannered when feeding as a group.
The keepers even let you you pat these fearsome looking creatures. They aren't nearly as fierce as they look and have very soft fur.
Other cute & furies included wombats;
Spotted Tailed Quolls.
Kangaroos & wallabies;
Rescued birds are represented by: Cape Barren Geese, Black Swans and tawny frogmouths.
They also care for injured wedge tailed eagles at the sanctuary. These magnificent creatures often fall foul to vehicles when feeding on roadkill.
The proceeds of entry go toward the primary reason for the sanctuary's existence. Wildlife conservation. I applaud everything they do.
