Contact

Sick or injured native birds can be brought straight to our centre during opening hours of 10am-2pm, Sunday to Friday.

Please consult your local vet when we are closed. Contact 0800 DOC HOT 24/7 for advise on native wildlife rescues.

Please email reception@birdcareaotearoa.org.nz, and our helpful team will respond to you as soon as we can.

74 Avonleigh Road, Green Bay, Auckland

Which birds do we accept?

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:

  • Roosters and chickens – please contact The Animal Sanctuary for advice.
  • Pet birds – if you find a lost or abandoned pet bird, please contact your nearest SPCA centre.

After-hours emergencies

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.

Contact details

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:

Friday-Saturday 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:

  • Christmas Holidays (24 December – 4 January)

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.