Introducing Gerald(ine)
This is Gerald (or perhaps Geraldine). He (or she) now calls Araucaria Sanctuary home. We are growing very fond of[…]
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Lots happening… but waiting for rain
It is a little while since we have posted a news update from Araucaria… but that is not because nothing[…]
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An exquisite visitor….
A very beautiful find today at Araucaria Sanctuary, with a less than flattering name. This Dingy Swallowtail (Papilio anactus) was[…]
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Habitat boxes going up and Devil’s Figs coming down
It was a big day at Araucaria on Friday… Don and Ben spent the day (between joey feeds) putting up[…]
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Welcome to Cedar’s little Cyprus – a special little grand-joey
Cedar is a pretty special wallaby for us here at Araucaria Sanctuary. Cedar came to us from Cedar Point in[…]
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Ringtail Romance…
First day of spring, a lovely warm evening, and the noises at night indicate that that the critters are getting[…]
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Wild – and Wet!
Graduation day is always a mix of scary and exciting… yesterday seven joeys had their first day out in the[…]
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New arrivals in Preschool
It has been another busy week, with more arrivals. Everyone is settling in nicely in the preschool enclosure. Venus is[…]
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Yet another cat attack victim…
This poor little joey (now named Peta Rabbit) came into care this week after being caught and carried some distance[…]
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The High School yard is (finally) glowing green…
One of the hidden jobs of macropod care and release is managing and maintaining a release yard. The past 12-18[…]
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