Building Knowledge, Building Change: The SHWS Education Centre
At Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary (SHWS), we know that protecting wildlife doesn’t just happen in the bush. It starts in the classroom, in the community, and in the hands of the people who will inherit the responsibility of caring for Australia’s unique species. “We cannot protect something we do not love; we cannot love what […]
Wildlife Renewal Starts Here: Why Trees Are the First Step in Recovery
Wildlife renewal might conjure images of animals being released into the wild. But long before a koala can climb, a wombat can dig, or a sugar glider can glide, one thing must come first: trees. Lots of them. At the Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary (SHWS), we know that habitat recovery is the backbone of conservation. […]
Help Us Build the Foundation for Wildlife Care and Education in the Southern Highlands
At the heart of Bundanoon, a dream is quietly taking shape—one rooted in community, compassion, and a deep love for our native wildlife. The Southern Highlands Wildlife Sanctuary has been established by local residents who share a common goal: to protect, care for and learn from the remarkable animals that call this region home. This […]
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 […]