How does Wildlife Habitat support the local community?

Wildlife Habitat contributes to the Port Douglas community by supporting conservation, education, and local charities. The park partners with organisations such as Tree Roo Rescue, TARC, COUCH, and the School for Field Studies.

What is Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre?

Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre (TRRACC) is a non-profit organisation that rescues and rehabilitates injured or displaced Australian tree kangaroos, releasing them into the wild or housing them for education and breeding programs.

What is the Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group?

The Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group (TKMG) is a local conservation group dedicated to protecting Far North Queensland’s mammals and habitats. Wildlife Habitat supports TKMG through collaboration and community awareness initiatives.

What is COUCH and how is Wildlife Habitat involved?

COUCH (Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health) provides cancer support services for Far North Queensland. Wildlife Habitat and the CaPTA Group help raise funds and awareness through local events and community programs.

What is the Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC)?

TARC is a non-profit wildlife hospital located onsite at Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. It rescues, rehabilitates, and releases native Australian animals affected by injury, disease, or habitat loss.

How does Wildlife Habitat work with schools and students?

Through partnerships with the School for Field Studies and other educational institutions, Wildlife Habitat provides hands-on learning experiences for students studying ecology, tourism, and wildlife conservation.

What local events does Wildlife Habitat support?

Wildlife Habitat participates in Port Douglas community events such as the Port Douglas Carnival, Family FUNDay, Mossman Show, and National Threatened Species Day, supporting local charities and conservation awareness.

Can I volunteer or support Wildlife Habitat’s community projects?

Yes. Wildlife Habitat welcomes community involvement through donations, volunteering, and participation in conservation initiatives like TARC and local charity partnerships.

Community Support | Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas

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Community Support

Wildlife Habitat contributes towards Port Douglas Community Support and works with various organisations, local community groups, animal conservation initiatives and more.

Wildlife Habitat supports organisations such as Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre, The Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group, The School for Field Studies, TARC, COUCH and a number of other local charities.

Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre

Tree Roo Rescue and Conservation Centre (TRRACC) is a non-profit organisation that rescues and rehabilitates, orphaned or displaced Australian tree kangaroos for release back into the wild or for life in captivity as breeding animals for education and conservation in zoos. They also wish to educate the public and increase awareness of Australian tree kangaroo conservation and the threats that bring them into care such as dogs and cars.

The Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group

The Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group (TKMG) through membership and attendance at community meetings. TKMG is an incorporated community group based on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, Australia, made up of local residents interested in, and concerned for, the conservation of North Queensland’s rich mammal fauna.

The School for Field Studies

The School for Field Studies creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship. Wildlife Habitat supports students with opportunities to work with various animal species in order to achieve their practical experience.

COUCH

Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health (COUCH) was established as an action group in 2006 by the CaPTA Group’s founders Charles and Pip Woodward. It was inspired by Cairns resident Liz Plummer and her battle for better oncology services in Cairns. After much rallying and support from the community, the Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre opened in 2011.

Charles and Pip Woodward continued COUCH to rally for better cancer care services for Far North Queensland locals and opened the COUCH Care Centre in 2019 on land donated by the Woodward family.

COUCH continues to advocate for better services for those diagnosed with cancer. Visit couch.org.au to find out more.

TARC

The Tropical Animal Rehabilitation Centre (TARC) is a non-profit facility that cares for injured sick, displaced and orphaned wildlife, with an on-site care centre at Wildlife Habitat. It was established by the CaPTA Group’s Woodward family in 2018 with help from the Walter and Eileen Leder Foundation.

The facility relies solely on donations for its operation and the Woodward family continue to donate a substantial amount of money each year to ensure the rehabilitation of native Australian wildlife.

Local Community

Wildlife Habitat is committed to proving Port Douglas community support. We enjoy our annual commitment to Port Douglas community events and support and celebrate the following:

Port Douglas Surf Life Saving Club
Port Douglas Carnivale
Port Douglas Neighbourhood Centre Family FUNDay
Visits to local schools – educational talks and fairs
Over 150 vouchers to support local charities and community organisations
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation support – special visits for terminally ill children and their families
Mossman Show Day
World Cassowary Day
National Threatened Species Day

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