Community & Business
22 May, 2022
Call for tree kangaroo carers
THE call has gone out for volunteers urgently needed to help at the Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre.
Like so many groups in the region, the centre near Malanda, which rescues, cares for and rehabilitates Lumholtz tree kangaroos, heavily relies on volunteers.
All the work done at the centre is under the eye of a leading expert in the species, Dr Karen Combes, who is the only person in the world to have a doctorate on Lumholtz tree kangaroos. But she needs some helping hands to undertake all the work that needs to be done.
Volunteers will not be playing with the joeys – the rescue is looking for hard-working wildlife lovers to help with husbandry of adult tree kangaroos in care. Main duties will include cleaning enclosures and feeding, with zookeepers, vets, vet nurses and people with wildlife experience encouraged to apply, however the centre will consider people with no experience at all.
To apply to volunteer, go to www.treeroorescue.org.au and fill out a volunteer application form on or send an email to info@treeroorescue.org.au
