We accept native wild birds (list here).
All native birds are treated and rehabilitated for release wherever possible. Birds are euthanised only if there is no other option, and only as a last resort.
We do not accept:
If a native bird requires urgent veterinary attention outside of our opening hours, we recommend contacting your local or emergency veterinary clinic.
If you find any seabirds or endangered species outside of opening hours, and need advice, please contact DOC 0800 362 468 for help.
Please see our FAQs for more information.
If you have any questions or need advice about a bird, you are welcome to phone us during our opening hours daily. During busy periods we may not always be able to answer – please refer to FAQs which may help with your query.
For non-urgent general enquiries: reception@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz
Please do not use email for emergencies or animal welfare – we may not be able to respond quickly enough.
We are open for native bird drop-offs:
Monday-Sunday 10am-2pm
If a bird requires urgent treatment outside our opening hours, please contact a local or emergency vet clinic – see FAQs
Closed the following days:
As a charity, we rely entirely on the support of the community to care for birds brought to our rehabilitation centre. A donation for the care of the bird you rescued will be kindly requested and very much appreciated when you visit.
