Welcome to Trowunna
A little piece of wild Tasmania
Tucked away in Mole Creek, Trowunna is a 70-acre wildlife sanctuary where you can slow down, wander through the bush and meet some of Tasmania's incredible native animals.
We've been caring for wildlife since 1979. Today, Trowunna is home to animals being rehabilitated, animals involved in conservation programs and permanent residents that are unable to return to the wild. By visiting us, you're helping us continue that work.
What We Do
It's all about the animals
Behind every visit is the work our team does every day — caring for wildlife, supporting conservation programs and helping people learn more about the animals that call Tasmania home.
Conservation Breeding
We work with threatened native species to help maintain healthy conservation populations for the future.
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Injured and orphaned animals are cared for with one goal in mind wherever possible — getting them back to the wild.
A Home for Life
Not every animal can be released. Those that can't return to the wild have a safe and enriching home here at Trowunna.
Sharing What We Know
Our tours and education programs help visitors get to know Tasmania's wildlife and understand why protecting it matters.
The Sanctuary
Wild, natural and a little untidy — just how we like it
Trowunna isn't designed to look like a manicured park. Across our 70 acres you'll find native grasses, bracken, established trees, bushland and waterways.
We manage the sanctuary with the animals in mind. Natural vegetation gives them places to explore, forage, hide, rest and behave as naturally as possible.
It also means you never quite know what you'll spot while you're wandering around.
Rescue · Rehabilitate · Release
Whenever we can, the goal is to go home
Caring for injured and orphaned wildlife has been part of Trowunna since the sanctuary began in 1979.
Animals that come into our care are given the time, treatment and support they need. For those able to return to the wild, everything we do is aimed towards that moment.
Some animals need a little more time and go through a gradual soft-release process, helping them rebuild their fitness and natural behaviours before becoming independent.
And for the animals that can't safely be released, Trowunna becomes home.
Meet the Locals
Every animal here has a story
Some are here for a short time before heading back to the wild. Others have called Trowunna home for many years.
When you visit, our keepers will introduce you to some of these animals and share their stories — where they came from, why they're here and what makes their species so special.
We believe that getting to know our wildlife is one of the best ways to inspire people to care about its future.
Come and See Us
Experience Trowunna for yourself
Take your time exploring the sanctuary, meet some remarkable Tasmanian wildlife and join one of our daily interactive tours with our keepers.
We're open every day from 9am–5pm, with interactive tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm included with admission.
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