Trowunna is working hard to play its part in the conservation of the Tasmanian devil, good volunteers can be a great asset to achieving this goal. We care for all of this state's native fauna and other animal conservation programmes as well.

Volunteers come from all walks of life to join the Trowunna team. Here you can work with Trowunna staff, from whom you can gain knowledge about the animals themselves. It's a fun and rewarding way to spend your free time surrounded by amazing wombats, roos and lovable devils.
It's a great way to make a contribution to conservation.
If you are enthusiastic, dependable, friendly, out-going, interested in conservation, and you enjoy working outdoors, you may be just what we are looking for.
Remember, while you may not be playing with wombats or cuddling devils, you do get to hang out with them.
At Trowunna we are seeking volunteers helping out with both our Animal/garden and Customer Relations sections.
Our Animal/garden Volunteers help out with lots of different tasks, including, but not limited to:
  • Making sure our enclosures are in tip top condition by Sweeping, hosing, raking, cleaning windows, and of course, scat collection!
  • Preparing the meals that our animals enjoy

Pulling weeds and planting trees and ferns in enclosures, which our animal love to destroy.

Our Customer Relations Volunteers look after the two-legged population at the Zoo. As such a volunteer, you may find yourself:

  • Welcoming our visitors, and setting them on the right path
  • Providing assistance to anybody looking a little lost, and suggesting how to get maximum enjoyment out of their day
  • Helping visitors locate our shows and facilities
  • Assisting with our disabled guests and occasionally helping with guided tours and VIPs
  • Being on hand and assisting some of our younger guests with feeding and patting some of our furry friends



There are many mammals reptiles and birds living within the boundaries of the Trowunna sanctuary. Many are held off-display as part of the conservation, breeding and rescue work undertaken by the park. Their everyday needs are very diverse and their requirements including heating, feeding, care and attendance by our qualified keepers, adds up to large annual costs.


YOU can HELP by adopting a devil, or one of the other animals, from as little as $75 a year. It's that easy! Anybody can become involved individuals, families, local businesses, service groups, schools and social clubs. The benefits will surprise you!
The Trowunna sanctuary sponsorship program is currently under reconstruction to provide more specific packages for a range of sponsor types. Please contact reception on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Trowunna Wildlife Sanctuary devil appeal


The Sanctuary is conducting an appeal to raise much needed funds for the construction of a new devil enclosures.

Since its humble beginnings, more than 26 years ago, the park has grown to have the most successful devil breeding programme in the world.

Operating costs of the sanctuary are $000,000 each year and rising, with the sanctuary managing over 50 devils.

With facilities becoming inadequate to meet this demand, we need your help to raise funds to build a new enclosures.

If you can help with a donation... no matter how small... please contact