AWC
providing new hope for Australia's wildlife
Australian Wildlife Conservancy is the largest private owner and manager of land for conservation in Australia, protecting endangered wildlife across more than 6.5 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the Top End. Recognising that ‘business as usual’ for conservation in Australia will mean additional extinctions, AWC is developing and implementing a new model for conservation.
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Where we work
Covering over 6.5 million hectares (16.1 million acres), AWC owns, manages or works in partnership on more land than any other non-government conservation organisation in Australia.
Our 30 locations are situated in key regions including the Kimberley, the Top End, Cape York, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre and the southwestern forests. It is possible to visit 9 AWC sanctuaries.
Wildlife we protect
Australia is one of the most important nations on Earth for biodiversity. Most of Australia’s wildlife is found nowhere else in the world, making its conservation even more important.
AWC protects some of the nation’s most iconic and endangered wildlife including 72% of native mammal species, 88% of native bird species, 55% of reptile species and 54% of amphibian species.
Latest News
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Breaking News News from the Field Press Release 26 Feb. 2021
Kangaroo Island refuge launched to protect endangered wildlife
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Feature 10 Feb. 2021
Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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Breaking News 05 Feb. 2021
Update on bushfires in Perth’s north east
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17 Feb - 24 March at Defiance Gallery, SydneyFive Artists | Seven Days
Featuring work from five distinguished Australian artists, the exhibition Five Artists | Seven Days contains an exceptional collection of painting and sculpture inspired by the beauty of Mt Zero-Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary.
Each artist and their representing gallery will generously donate the first $45,000 from the sale of their work to AWC.
Webinar seriesAWC in Conversation
Join us for a series of live conversations, coming to you directly from the AWC team, as we discuss delivering effective conservation amid the challenges of 2020/21.
Click below to find out more and watch previous Conversations.
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia on which we work, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
