Fundraising and Events
Do you want to fundraise and save wildlife? Check out our step-by-step guide with all the information you need. If you would like to fundraise on our behalf, fill in the application form and email, fax or mail it back to us and we will be in touch with you shortly.
Keep reading for some inspirational fundraisers and awesome events that have already helped save wildlife and habitat!
Holidays for a Good Cause
LeisureCom Travel Group, one of the leading online discount travel providers in Australia, has launched its Holidays for a Good Cause website.
Holidays for a Good Cause is a new, innovative charity initiative aiming to support and help varied and diverse Australian charities and charity projects, including Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and our wildlife conservation projects.
Holidays for a Good Cause, enables holiday makers the opportunity to support Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors when booking their next holiday accommodation.
Visit www.holidaysforagoodcause.com.au for more information on how to plan your next holiday and help wildlife conservation at the same time!
Wildlife Warriors and Allianz Australia Insurance Offer
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors in conjunction with Allianz Australia Insurance has the pleasure of introducing Compulsory Third Party (CTP) to support the important wildlife conservation work that we do.
Allianz Australia will provide, for each vehicle transferred, a $20 Donation on 12or 6 month renewal of your CTP to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
CTP does not cover the driver at fault so as an added protection for you Allianz will provide you Free At Fault Driver Protection Cover* with benefits up to $1,000,000 for all Class 1 (sedans, station wagons) and Class 6 (utes, trucks under 4.5gvm) vehicles.
It’s that easy, simply:
- Complete the Nomination Notice
- Sign and return to the reply paid address or fax shown
- When you receive your Registration Renewal from Queensland Transport, it will already have Allianz shown as your CTP provider
- Renew your registration and Wildlife Warriors will receive a donation
Together with Allianz Australia we thank you for your support in raising much needed funds for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
Please note: this offer is only available to Queensland residents.
Wildlife Warriors Ebay Auction!
Crikey, check out these little beauties! Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors has leaped into the wonderful world of Ebay and is giving YOU the opportunity to bid on some fantastic items.
With everything from plush toys to computer software, boxing gloves to handmade quilts, and Australia Zoo khaki shirts signed by celebrities such as The Wiggles and Brooks & Dunn, there’s something for everyone.
What's even better is 100% of proceeds from the sale of each item goes to wildlife conservation, so what are you waiting for?
Don't miss out! Check out the live auction now!
Become a Koala Crusader!
Did you know that Australia has the worst rate of mammalian extinction compared to any other country in the world? Unfortunately, the koala is fast becoming part of this statistic. The koala population is being ravaged by habitat loss and fragmentation, motor vehicle accidents, domestic pet attacks and most disturbingly, disease.
Chlamydial disease in koalas causes keratoconjunctivitis, urinary tract infection, kidney failure, infertility, pneumonia and flu-like symptoms and if not treated, causes a slow and painful death.
Koalas in the wild are also suffering from the koala retrovirus (KoRV), thought to cause leukaemia, bone marrow failure, cancers and an immunodeficieny syndrome ("Koala AIDS").
Unfortunately, research into these horrific diseases is labour intensive and costly. Wildlife Warriors and the Australian Wildlife Hospital have the expertise and the determination... all we need is the funding.
We need 6,000 generous people to donate $80 
to cover the cost of research for the next two years.
Donations $80 and over will receive a limited edition Koala Crusader keyring and certificate for your generous contribution. Why not sign up your friends and family as a unique Christmas gift?
Donate today and become a Koala Crusader!
"We have the chance of saving the koala - if we do nothing, we will lose them... sooner or later."
Dr Jon Hanger, Director of Research and Ecological Services, Australian Wildlife Hospital.
Logan School Named Most Innovative Conservation Project
Mabel Park High School at Logan has been named the Most Innovative Conservation Project in the 2009 Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Schoolyard Warriors Conservation Challenge.
The Schoolyard Warriors Conservation Challenge is a hands-on, creative and exciting program designed especially for schools to get involved in conservation.
Schools across Queensland from the Gold Coast to Mackay and as far west as Longreach, showed us how schools are making a difference to local environmental and wildlife conservation.
Mabel Park High School was among the outstanding entries received, and was chosen to receive the $2000 grant, which has been kindly donated by Australia Zoo.
Teacher Josh Culverhouse, says the students are very excited about winning the Most Innovative Conservation Project.
“It is pleasing to observe our staff and students working hardto improve our environment and actively learning about conservation of energy and resources through such an enjoyable, hands-on project,” says Josh.
“The $2000 will allow the school to continue developing the community garden” continues Josh.
“Our school is very gratefulfor the acknowledgement and reward.”
Mabel Park High School students showed how they are contributing towards environmental conservation with the development of a community garden.
The garden incorporates environmentally friendly concepts including capturing water runoff, planting only native trees, shrubs and grasses, developing a frog pond, mulching from recycled materials like newspaper, making use of water tanks to supply the garden, composting stations to recycle all waste, and developing a worm farm for fertilizer.
The 2009 Schoolyard Warriors Conservation Challenge also incorporated a Steve Irwin Day (15 November) fundraising activity where schools were asked to participate in a day of fundraising for global wildlife conservation.
Pimpama State School was named Highest Fundraising School in the 2009 challenge, raising money that will go towards wildlife conservation, and in particular, the Australian Wildlife Hospital located at Beerwah.
The Most Innovative Conservation Project: Mabel Park High School – their project was holistic in nature, combining a permaculture garden, which the students built from scratch, and connecting and involving the students to the natural production of food.
The Runner-Up Most Innovative Conservation Project: Nashville State School – this project also combined permaculture gardens, which was also included in the school curriculum.
The Highest Fundraising School: Pimpama State School – this school’s idea to raise money was by far the most original. The school came up with the concept of ‘Hug a Guinea Pig’ to raise funds for wildlife conservation.
The Runner-Up Highest Fundraising School: Mabel Park High School – connecting their conservation project to their fundraising, the school sold produce to teachers and the community, supporting a healthy way of life for both the students and whole school community.
Special mentions:
- Blackall Range Independent School
- Tannum Sands State High School
- Victory College
Details of the 2010 Schoolyard Warriors Conservation Challenge will be announced online shortly.
Nab That Job - Raises Money for Wildlife Warriors
Nab That Job in Australia! is a dedicated website for assisting people who were not lucky enough to be born in Australia and are making the choice to migrate to our beautiful country.
Assistance is provided through connecting potential migrants with migration agencies, jobs, Australian employers and assisting them through their job application process.
Nab That Job in Australia! has always admired Wildlife Warriors Worldwide and our global wildlife conservation projects, and made the decision to donate 10% of their profits to assist Wildlife Warriors Worldwide to make even more of a positive impact on the planet and wildlife conservation.
Global Pet Gallery - Guinness World Record attempt
How would you like to be part of a Guinness World Record attempt, at the same time showing your support for wildlife conservation? Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors is proud to announce that it has been chosen as one of ten not-for-profit animal organisations to share proceeds from the Global Pet Gallery's record-breaking attempt at creating the world's largest photo mosaic using individual pet photos.
Currently more than 112,000 photos are required to beat the standing Guinness World Record, and within the next 12 months proud pet owners are able to become involved by uploading their pet's photo online. All pets are welcome, including dogs, cats, birds, mice, fish, reptiles and even monkeys! Your participation contribution of $24.95 will not only give your pet celebrity status, but will also grant you voting rights to determine what share of Global Pet Gallery's proceeds will be directed to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
So get snapping! For more information and to make your pet part of this record-breaking attempt, visit www.globalpetgallery.com.
Conservation Conversations!
Conservation Conversations are a series of free community information sessions hosted by Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. We will be continuing our sessions in 2010 so make sure you join with us and learn about some amazing animals and how you can make a difference to our environment and wildlife.
Corporate Cards with Compassion
Christmas may come early for our wildlife this year with our new programme through Charity Greeting Cards.
You can order and personalise your corporate Christmas cards this year, and simply by choosing Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors as your charity, 40c per card will go towards saving our wildlife!
You can also purchase birthday cards and thank you cards!
If you order online before 2 October 2009 you will receive a 10% discount off the total of your order! If you order online you will receive a further 5% discount!
Charity hampers are also available, and if you choose Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors as your selected charity, 10% goes towards wildlife conservation.
Check it out here or download an order form for Christmas cards or charity hampers.
David Babaii for WildAid
Support the Australian Wildlife Hospital and WildAid by purchasing David Babaii for WildAid hair care range with an exclusive blend of exotic, natural ingredients. These products are free of sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals and animal products, and are not tested on animals.
David Babaii for WildAid further supports the beauty in nature by donating 10% of all profits to WildAid, the global wildlife conservation organization, to help endangered animals.
Purchase these products online or direct from the Wildlife Warriors International Headquarters office or the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
Be a Hero for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
Everyday Hero is an online fundraising tool that allows individuals and groups to fundraise for numerous charities across Australia – including Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors!
Using Everyday Hero is useful if you are participating in some of the major fun runs around Australia. Dedicated Wildlife Warriors can collect sponsorship via this website in the lead up to their run to fundraise for wildlife conservation.
Here are some events coming up you might like to participate in and help fundraise for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors:
- Resolution Run (Adelaide) - 3 January 2010
- The Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic (Sydney) - 7 February 2010
- Ironman Australia Triathlon - 28 March 2010
Check out these other fundraising intiatives you can participate in:
- Original Bootcamp
- Enviroweek
Visit the Wildlife Warriors Worldwide charity profile page on Everyday Hero to start fundraising for wildlife conservation today. The above fundraising events are listed on our page. Get fit and healthy while saving the world’s wildlife!
Charitable Recycling
Recycle your old unwanted cell phones!
If you live in the USA, you can recycle your unwanted cell phones by sending them to Charitable Recycling.
For every phone sent to them using the pre-paid shipping and packing label (download here), Wildlife Warriors USA will receive US$1 to go towards our wildlife conservation projects.
Please note, this shipping and packing label is bar-coded for Wildlife Warriors USA so there is no mistaking any phone sent to Charitable Recycling on our behalf will be credited to wildlife conservation.
Wooo-hoo!
Visit www.charitablerecycling.com for more information.
Choose Heritage to Raise Funds for Wildlife
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors has joined with Heritage Building Society to raise funds for wildlife conservation, and you can help!
By opening a Community S@ver account with Heritage Building Society and nominating Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors as the community group you wish to support, you will be helping to raise money for our wildlife conservation projects.
The Community S@ver account is a high interest account which pays a quarterly grant to your nominated charity while letting you earn a high interest rate on your savings.
When you open an account, you will need to nominate the charity you wish to support, so make sure you choose Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors!
For further information or to open a Community S@ver account, visit your local Heritage Building Society branch, call 13 14 22 or visit www.heritageonline.com.au.
Charity Gift Cards
Everyday Hero is now also offering Charity Gift Cards. These gift cards allow the holder to make a donation to their favourite charity. Please enjoy this gift of giving, and donate to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
For more information about the Everyday Hero Charity Gift Card Programme, please visit Everyday Hero and follow the links.
For further information about fundraising for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, contact us.
Get your Printer Toners Recycled
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and Imaging Technology Australia (ITA) are working together to recycle used printer toner cartridges to help protect our environment and wildlife.
Businesses are being encouraged to sign up to the ‘Recycling for Wildlife’ program. ITA donates funds from every empty toner cartridge collected via the program to the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
By recycling used toner cartridges, you are reducing landfill and helping to save our precious wildlife. It’s easy to sign up and best of all, it’s free!
Just call ITA on 1800 077 347 or fill out the form on their website… www.ita.net.au. ITA will send you a free recycling carton for you to recycle your used cartridges. Once full, ITA will then arrange a free collection service so you don’t have to worry about waste removal.
This is a great initiative to start your office recycling! Go green and walk a little on the wild side with ITA and Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
Black and White Day
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors celebrated Black and White Day on Saturday 16 May at Australia Zoo. As part of Black and White Day celebrations, we raised a total of $8,400 for Tasmanian devil conservation!
This is a huge result and thank you to all who participated to help raise awareness and funds for the plight of the Tasmanian devil. This money will be directed towards research for a cure and helping to establish insurance populations in the hope of saving this iconic Australian animal.
About Black and White Day
Black and White Day was founded by Nature Nic, a 10 year old boy from Hobart, Tasmania. Tasmanian devil’s suffer from what is known as the Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD), a deadly disease eradicating 
devil’s at an alarming rate. Nature Nic created this day so he could do something to help save these unique creatures.
Currently, over 70% of Tasmania is affected by the disease and experts say that Tasmanian devils could be extinct in the wild within 10 to 20 years if nothing is done to save the species.
You can support Black and White Day every year by getting your school or business to 
dress in black and white on 15 May for a gold coin donation. We rely on donations to supportthe survival of this iconic species – every little bit helps!
Make a donation or contact Australia ZooWildlife Warriors for more information about Tasmanian devil conservation.
A Night in Black and White
Our cocktail function - A Night in Black and White held on Saturday 2 May raised almost $5000 for Tasmanian devil conservation!
We cannot thank our guests enough, who looked dazzling in their best black and white, helping raise much needed funds and awareness for the plight of the Tasmanian devil.
The night started with special gift bags presented to each guest, and as Steve’s Whale One left the dock, MC Adam Cox warmly welcomed everyone for a night of auctions, raffles, mouth-watering food and entertainment.
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors wish to send a HUGE thanks to our major sponsors and in-kind supporters for making the night possible. Our Tasmanian devils thank you!
Major event sponsors:
Ken Hicks Priority Projects
In-kind support:
Beerwah Meats
Mighty Me Mighty Us
McDonald's® partnering with Australia Zoo to make a difference
McDonald's joined forces with Australia Zoo during November 2008 for the Endangered Animals Happy Meal program to generate awareness and educate children about local and international endangered animals.
For every Happy Meal that was purchased McDonalds donated 10 cents to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
The enormous sum of $150,000.00 was raised for the Australian Wildlife Hospital to go towards building a Marine Turtle Rehabilitation facility. This will increase the hospital’s capacity to care for all species of marine turtle.
www.happymeal.com.au
Schoolyard Warriors Show the Green Way!
Students at two local Sunshine Coast schools have been recognised for making a difference to their schoolyard and the environment through the inaugural Schoolyard Warriors Conservation Challenge!
Blackall Range Independent School and Chancellor State College (Secondary campus) both received Champion School in the two categories.
Click here to read the full story.
A special mention to these schools for their outstanding projects:
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The Kuluin School
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Kenilworth State Community College
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Sunshine Coast Grammar
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Chancellor State College (Junior Campus)
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors would like to thank our young people for making a huge difference!
Schools across Queensland will be able to enter their environmental project in the 2009 Schoolyard Warriors Conservation Challenge to be in the running to win some incredible prizes.
For more information on how to involve your school in the 2009 Challenge, call Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors on 1800 334 350 or email info@wildlifewarriors.org.au.
Give the Gift of Wildlife Conservation this Christmas
If you would like to give a donation to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors as a gift to a loved one this Christmas, check out the Karma Currency website. Karma Currency is an innovative not-for-profit organisation that allows people from across Australia to give the gift of a donation in lieu of gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, special dates, Christmas or 'just because.'
From medical supplies for our native Australian wildlife, to saving a tiger in the wild for 30 days, you can give the gift of wildlife conservation easier than ever before! Just look for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors on www.karmacurrency.com.au and start giving today!
Younger Generations Show their Support for Wildlife Conservation
Over 100 children from around the Sunshine Coast have shown their support for wildlife conservation through the Framing Australia’s Wildlife Competition for youth, raising money for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors’ major project, the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
Children have shown inspiration through their artworks to help spread the conservation message on the Sunshine Coast, with four lucky winners receiving some awesome prizes, including a meeting with Bindi Irwin.
Murray Munro, Appeals Manager for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors said the standard of entries received has been extraordinary.
“Younger generations on the Sunshine Coast are really getting the conservation message and the amount of entries we received has only reinforced that message.”
“We received a number of letters accompanying entries that communicated how passionate young people are about our wildlife and the environment, and their willingness to help save our wildlife.”
“We even received an entry all the way from Florida in the USA! The message is certainly being spread far and wide.”
Last Wednesday, local celebrity Jamie Dunn, local impressionist artist Chris Postle, and a representative from Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors sifted through the entries to determine the winner in each category.
The winners in each category are:
- Victoria Lawrence (Noosa Heads) for her entry “Frill Neck Lizard” (4-7 years category)
- Jai O’Hara (Cooroy) for his entry “Sun Baking Coastal Bearded Dragon” (8-10 years category)
- Megan Thompson (Buderim) for her entry “Proud Pelican” (11-13 years category)
- Chloe Henshaw (Buderim) for her entry “Trio of Rosellas” (14-17 years category)
The competition was run in conjunction by Complete Framing’s Noosa and Maroochydore studios and Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. The competition was supported by WIN, Zinc FM, Sunshine Coast Daily, Greenprint and Australia Zoo.
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors would like to thank each and every entrant for helping us to raise funds for the Australian Wildlife Hospital, and for being so compassionate towards the welfare of our wildlife!
Under The Southern Cross raising money for the Australian Wildlife Hospital
Weekend Extra’s Rupert McCall and award winning singer songwriter Mic Travers are set to launch their very own Aussie Dinner Show – UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS.
The show will be held on Friday 21 November at 7.30pm at the unique bush setting of the Pioneer Country Music Club, Dayboro Road, Old Petrie Town.
“My passion for music together with all the Aussie Spirit make the show a perfect fit for a new creative challenge for me," Rupert said.
"I’m also looking forward to working with the highly talented Australian Singer Songwriter – Mic Travers and his Travelling Bush Orchestra.”
The show is billed as a unique evening of Australian singing, dancing, food, wine and poetry.
It is a passionate and creative celebration of all things Australian with some of the ticket proceeds being used to raise money for the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
Standing tickets are available for $27.50 and seated tickets are $55 and includes a 2 course Aussie dinner.
Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets can be purchased by contacting McCall Management on (07) 5426 2851 or 0407 705 709.
Download the poster and booking form.
Young Sunshine Coast Girl Shows off Creative Talent!
Victoria Lawrence from Noosa is one of the first entrants in the Framing Australia's Wildlife Competition with her drawing of a "Chlamydosaurus Kingi" (aka Frilled Neck Lizard).
As part of her "creation to help conservation" Victoria entered the competition, run in conjunction by Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors and Complete Framing Maroochydore and Noosa, after she heard about how it was raising money for the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
"I love art and animals and I love seeing Bindi (Irwin), so I thought I would enter this competition to assist the animals at the Hospital," Victoria said.
Victoria is the first recipient of a weekly prize of a $50 gift voucher to use at Complete Framing Maroochydore or Noosa stores as part of the competition. Major prizes will be awarded at an official prize ceremony for the overall category winners with Bindi Irwin in November.
The Framing Australia's Wildlife Competition is open to youth between the ages of 4 - 17 on the Sunshine Coast. The competition is supported by Zinc FM, Sunshine Coast Daily, WIN Television and Greenprint with all proceeds from entry fees going towards helping the patients of the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
Rant and Rave for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors!
True Local is an online directory of Australian businesses that allows anyone to search and read reviews on businesses in their local area including restaurants, accommodation, medical and financial services to name a few. True Local has launched a new feature to its website called Rant and Rave for Charity, where they aim to raise $20,000 in 90 days for 25 Australian charities.
True Local has pledged to donate 50c to charity for every review written about a business listed on their site. Sign up to become a True Local user and review any business listed on the True Local site, and you will be helping to contribute donations to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors! So visit www.truelocal.com.au/charity now to start reviewing!
Running to Save the Tasmanian Devil from Extinction
The London Marathon is the biggest charity run in the world! Participants from all corners of the globe take part to raise money for their favourite charity, and to bring awareness to a cause close to their heart.
In the 2008 London Marathon, Bruce (pictured right) and Maureen Englefield from East Coast Natureworld and the Devil Islanders team (pictured below) ran to raise money for the Devil Island Project Inc Tasmania. Money raised went towards saving the Tasmanian Devil from a deadly cancer that is decimating the species. Australia Zoo and Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors have also given support to this important project.
At 65 years of age, Bruce said it was a big ask running 42.2kms or 26miles 385 yards! However the team made it, proudly carrying the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors logo on their backs through the streets of London. They raised the $150,000 needed to build the first sanctuary, which opened in May 2008.
Bruce is calling upon YOU to participate in the 2009 London Marathon on 26 April 2009, to help raise funds for the plight of the Tasmanian Devil which is now listed as a threatened species. It could become extinct in the wild in ten to twenty years.
If you are keen to take part in the world’s largest marathon event and raise money for the Devil Island Project, please email bruce.englefield@westnet.com.au or phone East Coast Natureworld on (03) 6375 1311.
For more information on the Devil Island Project visit www.devilislandproject.com.
Donations can also be made direct through this website.
No school! Cheetah rule!
Crikey! The July school holidays at Australia Zoo went off with a bang this year, with the launch of Cheetah Week and more activities than you could poke a stick at including face painting, kids rides and crafts activities.
Over the two weeks we raised much needed funds for Cheetah conservation, auctioning off a framed photo of the Irwin’s signed by Terri and Bindi with some cheeky Cheetah pug prints as well as the opportunity to go for a walk around Australia Zoo with one of our gorgeous Cheetah!
Sandwizard, who brought sand art to Australia Zoo and provided awesome fun for kids of all ages, raised a whopping $925 for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. Tracey French, owner and operator of Sandwizard is pictured with Australia Zoo's Amanda French and the money they raised for Cheetah conservation.
This amount of money does so much for our beautiful Cheetah. With the funds Sandwizard raised, this could provide veterinary costs for 13 injured Cheetah in South Africa! This is an awesome effort, thanks Sandwizard! For more information on Cheetah conservation, click here.
Kedron-Wavell Services Club Goes Green
The Kedron-Wavell Services Club has recently held its "Go Green" promotion in light of the Club’s effort to go green, and to encourage members to make a contribution to the environment.
Over $1700 was raised for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors from a raffle held during the promotion. This money will be contributed towards our conservation projects within Australia and overseas.
The Club is proud to be instigating their own “Green Program” with everything from toner cartridge recycling and soy based inks to waste management and water efficiency programs is in place to help reduce their carbon footprint.
“We believe the Club is every bit as responsible as the next person in reducing our carbon footprint – and if our members benefit in the process, that’s great too!” Secretary-Manager, Chris Sartori (pictured) commented.
Thanks for making a difference. Wooo-hoo!
Cheetah Week
During Cheetah Week celebrations at Australia Zoo recently, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors handed a total of $30,000 to Cheetah Outreach and the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Trust for ongoing efforts in Cheetah conservation.
Cheetah presentations, live auctions and other spotty activities all took place in aid of raising funds for this significant project to ensure Cheetah are saved in South Africa.
Business owners Lauren and Myron who own Enviro Site and Civil, one of Queensland’s largest demolition company’s, were the highest bidders of one of the live Cheetah auctions, which included a limited edition framed Cheetah print and signed photograph of Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin, and to accompany the Cheetah on their daily walk around Australia Zoo.
Lauren and Myron bid a whopping $1025 for this opportunity, with all proceeds going towards Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Cheetah conservation project!
“To know that we are helping to preserve the life of an animal, especially one as beautiful as a Cheetah, really helps you to realise that there is so much more to life than just ourselves,” says Lauren.
Pictured is Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors' Murray Munro with Lauren and Myron and their two children Anwen and Joshua.
Cheetah at Kung Fu Panda!
On 21 June, two of Australia Zoo’s cheeky Cheetah made their way to the Birch Carroll and Coyle Sunshine Plaza Cinemas, Maroochydore to raise awareness and much needed funds for the Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Cheetah conservation project.
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors plays an active role in the fight to save the Cheetah from extinction. Through Australia Zoo Cheetah Guest Walks and donations, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors supports the De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Trust and Cheetah Outreach in South Africa by providing funds to relocate and track the cheetah and sponsor the Anatolian Shepherd Program.
Over 200 people attended the cinema event which included a demonstration from our Australia Zoo Cheetah, presentation by Adam Cox from Channel TEN’s Totally Wild (pictured), and an advanced screening of the latest blockbuster movie Kung Fu Panda.
All proceeds raised went towards Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Cheetah conservation project. This is a great result to help us continue to save the Cheetah from extinction!
Celebrity Khaki Shirt
One of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors' staunchest supporters is using her red carpet connections to collect celebrity signatures on a khaki shirt that will be offered for auction in 2008 for the benefit of our charity.While based on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Melanie works as a freelance TV reporter on US television and it's a role that sees her rubbing shoulders with a "who's who" of stage, screen and sport.
To date Melanie has collected over 80 prized signatures, including Grammy award-winners OK Go (pictured right), singer and TV star Jesse McCartney, Johnny Knoxville (Jack Ass USA), Matt Lucas and David Walliams (Little Britain), Kelly Slater (8 times World Surfing Champion), Justin Timberlake, Jess and Lisa Origliasso, Jimmy Barnes and John Williamson (Australia Zoo Wildlife Warrior Ambassadors) plus well-known Australian personalities Abbie Cornish, Sigrid Thornton, David Campbell and Anthony Callea.
The shirt will soon be accompanying Melanie on her international travels and many more big names are sure to follow.
Keep your eye on this site for auction details!
Wildlife Warrior Jeep
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors is benefiting from a new partnership with Modernworld International who manufactures a range of children's toys. New to their range is a Wildlife Warrior jeep - a 4 x 4 all-wheel drive vehicle that is sure to excite junior Wildlife Warriors. Proceeds from the sale of Wildlife Warrior jeeps will be directed to our charity.
To view the full range of jeeps available visit www.modernworld.net.au.
Koala Tales to benefit the Australian Wildlife Hospital
The author and artists of Klassic Koalas: Ancient Aboriginal Tales in New Retellings, have donated their royalties from sales of the book to the Australian Wildlife Hospital. Koala Jo Publishing has also announced that sales of items featuring artwork from the book will also benefit the Hospital when purchased through the Aboriginal Tales store.
Koala Jo Publishing was formed to raise awareness of the koala and to aid in its rescue and preservation. A purchase not only shows you care, it truly does something to help.
For further details, please visit: www.koalajo.com.
If you have organised a fundraising event for the benefit of Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors Worldwide please do send us details as we would love to acknowledge it. 
