Wombat Cookie Day at Bundanoon Public School
A Sweet Success for Wildlife! On 19 June 2025, the classrooms of Bundanoon Public School were filled with excitement, learning—and the smell of freshly baked wombat shaped cookies! Thanks to the initiative of Year 5/6 teacher Mr Greg McCroary, a long-time supporter of John Creighton’s work with wombats, students came together to raise funds for […]
A Symbol of Growth, Connection & Conservation
We’re pleased to introduce the brand-new logo for Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary. ???????? As we step into this exciting new chapter, we wanted a logo that truly reflects our mission: to care for, protect, and connect people with the incredible wildlife and natural landscapes of the Southern Highlands. The Meaning Behind the Design Our new […]
From Bundanoon Wombat Care to Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary
Help Us Grow, Watch Us Thrive Press Release Date: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – 8h March 2025* After more than a decade of dedicated service to local wildlife, John Creighton, the heart and soul behind Wombat Care Bundanoon, is proud to announce an exciting transition to the newly established Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary (SHWS). This step […]
The Wombat Man: Pioneering Wildlife Care in the Southern Highlands
John Herman Creighton, affectionately known as ‘The Wombat Man’, has dedicated his life to treating and caring for wild bare-nosed wombats in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia. Born in New Orleans, John’s journey to becoming a wildlife hero in Bundanoon is a remarkable tale of passion and commitment. After serving in the army, John […]