On A River In Ireland

Sit back and relax and let Colin Stafford-Johnson guide you along the River Shannon in this meditative and stunning documentary. Aboard his canoe, Colin spends a year exploring the greatest river in Ireland, seeking out the wildlife and wild places of a liquid highway steeped in stories and folklore.

Pouches needed for Storm Survivors

If you would like to help our wildlife but are unable to commit to animal rescue or care, you can still make a difference by making pouches and/or linings for WIRES.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition

28 March - 5 October 2015

Experience the power, mystique and beauty of nature through the wildlife photographer’s lens.

Close wildlife encounters

Get up close and personal with some of our planet's most unique animals with these unforgettable experiences.

A Year Without Matches

My Year Without Matches is an inspiring book about a journey to live in the wild for a whole year.

Wildlife cybercrime worth millions

Research into wildlife cybercrime has revealed more than 33,000 endangered species are currently listed for sale.

To protect paradise

Isabel Lucas puts her high profile to the cause of palm oil; here she tells Green Lifestyle why she’s so concerned about the illegal destruction of rainforest in Asia.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition 2014

29 March – 1 June, 2014

See a showcase of the world's finest wildlife photography at the Wildlife Photographer of The Year exhibition, once again at the Australian Museum in 2014. The exhibition includes beautiful, carefully chosen images ranging from landscapes and plant life to captivating animals, which were selected from almost 50,000 entries in the international competition. This year, one of Australia's best wildlife photographers, Justin Gilligan, is featured. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is co-owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Worldwide.

Where: The Australian Museum, 6 College St, Sydney, NSW.
When: Saturday 29 March – Sunday 1 June, 2014.
Cost: Adult- $15; Child- $8; Family- $38 (2 adults and 2 children).
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Inspired by nature

A stunning combination of Australia's best wilderness photography, accompanied by carefully chosen phrases.

Conservationist talks at orangutan fundraiser

9 to 13 March, 2014
Join international orangutan conservationist, Lone Dröscher Nielsen from Borneo Orangutan Survival Australia (BOSA), as she speaks firsthand about her near 20-year journey working to rescue and rehabilitate the endangered orangutans of Borneo. As founder of BOSA's Nyaru Menteng facility – the largest orangutan rescue and rehabilitation centre in the world - Lone's quest to save and rehabilitate Borneo's red ape has been showcased on Animal Planet's award-winning series Orangutan Island and the BBC's Orangutan Diary series. Seats are limited, so book early!

When/Where:
Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove Campus. 5pm – 6:30pm, Sunday March 9, 2014.
Sydney: Wesley Conference Centre, 220 Pitt Street. 7pm – 9pm, Wednesday March 12, 2014.
Melbourne: Kaleide Theatre, RMIT University, 360 Swanston St. 6:30pm – 9pm, Thursday March 13, 2014.
Cost: Adults $25, Children/Concession $15. All proceeds go to Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation.
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