MEET THE TEAM

Belinda donovan
wildlife veterinary nurse

Belinda has worked with animals her whole life, both in Australia and several other conservation efforts all over the world. She has completed studies in Zoology and Veterinary Nursing Vocation. From Veterinary Nursing to marine studies. Belinda ultimately became a Qualified Wildlife Veterinary Nurse early in her career,  was a Senior Veterinary Nurse at Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo before travelling to the USA to work with Elephants. Upon returning to Australia, she held roles at The Australian Wildlife Park in Sydney and followed by Healesville Sanctuary, in Victoria. It was at this time, Belinda set up her own facility to rescue and rehabilitate wildlife, upon returning to NSW.

phil donovan
wildlife rescuer and carer

Phil works locally and spends his after hours time building enclosures and assisting with the heavier and stronger “In Care patients.” He is also a qualified Wildlife Carer. He is the resident Emu lifter, which is a sight to see. He has also Mastered the art of turtle shell repair and has helped many turtles over this time. Thus, making a name for himself as shell restorer bringing new found life to what would have been easy pickings for predators.

marcus donovan
junior carer

Phil and Belinda have a young son Marcus on which they install the strong values of animal care. Marcus helps around the refuge by feeding goats and emus as well as learning how to be a handy man to help with the upkeep of the refuge.