While Australia Zoo is known world wide for paving the way in conservation, Steve and Terri's efforts do not just stop there. Not only are they true wildlife warriors, they are constantly being recognized by the charitable work that they take part in daily. Australia Zoo actively supports many organisations both large and small from all over the world.Every week we receive hundreds of requests to support these organisations, and we are more than happy to lend a helping hand. In one year alone, Australia Zoo donated in total over $100,000 worth of merchandise and passes to about 2000 organisations to assist with their fundraising efforts. These range from small sporting and special interest clubs, kindergartens, schools and churches to national and global organisations such as the Leukemia Foundation, Queensland Cancer Fund, Starlight Children's Foundation and the Red Cross. Whilst a majority of these clubs and organisations are based in the local area and Australia, we have helped groups as widely dispersed as the United States, Europe, New Zealand and even Fiji!
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John Wallace Swim School
Australia Zoo understands the importance of education of water safety and is proud to support the John Wallace Swim School by sponsoring their swimmer of the month program. All swimmers of the month enjoy a day at Australia Zoo with their family and go into the draw to win a V.I.P tour of the Zoo.
You can see our happy winners here.
Cystic Fibrosis
This disease affects some 50 families on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Through the Glasshouse Mountains Rotary, Australia Zoo provides the funding necessary to cover the costs associated with their medical treatments that the government funding does not cover. The families also treated to a well-deserved day out at Australia Zoo. Funds are also being raised to provide equipment essential to the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.
Make A Wish Foundation / Starlight Foundation / Children's Leukemia & Cancer Society / Children's Wish Foundation International / Genesis International Foundation / Xavier Children's Support Network / Indiana Children's Wish Fund.
Australia Zoo receives thousands of requests every year from various organisations helping to make terminally ill children's wishes come true. Australia Zoo is more than happy to make each an every one of these wishes come true, with their very own special wildlife experience where they get up close and personal with both native and exotic wildlife. These special children along with their family receive a behind the scenes tour hosted by our very own 'Wish Fairy', and leave not only with an awesome Crocodile Hunter gift pack and a photographic journal of their day, but also many unforgettable memories.
Mater Children's Hospital (Began October 2001)
Each year many seriously ill children from the Mater Children's Hospital will experience a totally wild and exciting time with their families at Australia Zoo. This visit is possible due to the overwhelming generosity of the community spirited people and organisations who have banded together with Australia Zoo to deliver an unforgettable day of fun and frivolity where all thoughts of illness will be left behind. Australia Zoo generously provides free admission for the kids and their families and arranges a special 'Animal Extravaganza' where the children enjoy some up close and personal experiences with both native and exotic wildlife such as American alligators, koalas, shingleback lizards, pythons, corn snakes, cockatoo, goats, sheep, dingos and many more. Australia Zoo's friendliest croc, BW, enjoys a visit to the children at the Mater Children's Hospital every few months. BW always puts a smile on the children's faces with her hugs, high-fives and gifts.
Kid's Day (Began July 2001)
Every year in July, and now also December, Australia Zoo celebrates 'Kids Day' in conjunction with Bindi and Robert's birthdays! This is an extra special day at Australia Zoo for families who cannot normally afford to pay for their children to go on outings. On this day Australia Zoo admits ALL children aged to 14 in for FREE! This year we even had "Dorothy the Dinosaur's Dance Party" boogie the day away. We saw over 4000 people walk through the gates - all excited about Kid's Day. Crikey!
Educating the Public
Every year Australia Zoo receives hundreds of requests for lectures and workshops outside of the Zoo premises from school, university, social and community groups. Australia Zoo is proud to spread the conservation message and educate as many people as possible, and gladly donates their time to perform these lectures and workshops free of charge.
Our dedicated team at Australia Zoo is always willing to provide their community with support. Our staff peruse magazines, newspapers, television programs and radio announcements everyday in search of ways we can help individuals or groups in our community in need of assistance. One of our latest donations was to a local family in need after a tragic loss. The appeal for the family raised over $40,000 in goods and services from the local community! Wow, what an effort!
Royal Brisbane Children's Hospital (Began 2002)
Each year the Royal Children's Hospital's dedicated team of medical staff treat 88,000 sick and injured kids from all over the world. Thousands of these little patients rely on the Royal Children's Hospital each year for treatment for serious illnesses and injuries. In turn they rely on generous supporters such as Australia Zoo who help with their fundraising efforts so they can provide lifesaving equipment and funds for vital research to continue giving the kids the best care on their road to recovery. In June 2002 the Australia Zoo team went to Brisbane to help out with the 'Working Wonders Kids Day Out' fundraising event. The kids and their families were entertained by the Australia Zoo team, who brought along with them a python and performed exciting Snake shows throughout the day in the 2700 seat piazza.
Another activity, with the help of our fun loving BW Croc mascot, is monthly visits to the Royal Brisbane's Children's Hospital. Our main goal is to have fun and bring a smile to every child's face, and that is exactly what we do. Upon our visit, we hand out many giveaways; including everything from hugs and smiles to jokes on the in-house rainbow radio plus heaps more. For the children that are unable to leave their room, BW will make a special visit to their bed as well. There is plenty of fun to be had, and that is just the start! We also regularly hold 'Australia Zoo week' at the hospital with an exciting Australia Zoo activity to do every day of the week!
Save the Grey Nurse Shark
During the month of February Australia Zoo raised needed funds to help save the misunderstood Grey Nurse Shark. The Grey Nurse Shark, on the eastern coast of Australia is on the brink of extinction. The total number of grey nurse sharks left on the East Coast of Australia is estimated to be less than 500 individuals. On Valentines Day, Australia Zoo donated $1 from every admission to this worthy cause to help the Marine Parks and Wildlife and the Wildlife Protection Association with their fundraising efforts. We also auctioned off an original oil painting of Steve Irwin 'The Crocodile Hunter' with a Grey Nurse Shark complete with a special message and autograph from the Crocodile Hunter himself. This painting was taken from a still photograph out of "The Crocodile Hunter" documentary series and captured Steve's awestruck expression at being so close to this amazing creature. The money received from the auction was also donated to help the Grey Nurse Sharks.
Red Cross Mobile Blood Donation: (Began Oct 2001)
Every Halloween we host the Red Cross Mobile Blood Bank at Australia Zoo to aid in the collection of much needed blood donations. For every customer donating blood to the Red Cross, Australia Zoo kindly offered discounted admission and a buffet of food to feast upon. Even our staff were happy to take a break from work to give blood! With the ever increasing demand for blood stocks, Australia Zoo's efforts are always greatly appreciated.
Leukemia Foundation: (Began 1999)
Twenty years ago, patients diagnosed with Leukemia faced a slim chance of survival. Today, thanks to medical research and breakthrough treatments, around seven in every 10 children, and three in every 10 adults survive acute Leukemia after treatment. To continue the medical research and assist families, every year Australia Zoo joins the Leukemia Foundation on St Patrick's Day, and hosts 'Shave for a Cure'. Patrons and staff are invited to either colour their hair or shave their lovely locks off for this wonderful cause. All money raised on the day at Australia Zoo is donated to the Leukemia Foundation to assist them with their worthwhile efforts.
East Timor
With the assistance of the Australian Defence Force, Australia Zoo has sent hundreds of school supplies to the children affected by the war in East Timor. Many of the children who suffered a parental loss, personal injury and as a result ended up in orphanages or in deep poverty were the receivers of the zoos donations to assist them on track to a better life of learning. Most recently in 2004, we assisted with a program to send hats and pens to children still living in the war torn Timor. These children had no play toys or momentous joy of being children. Australia Zoo's humanitarian efforts were really appreciated by the local children.
Click here to read the letter of thanks that Australia Zoo received.
Blue Care Monetary Sponsorship
Ever year Australia Zoo has lent a helping hand to our local Blue Care by donating money to help keep their fantastic service up and running. By participating in the car sponsorship program it assists Blue Nursing, allied health and other community care staff provide essential in-home care to people who may be too sick, too frail, or too young to care for themselves.
Give Me 5 for Kids
Local radio station Mix FM raises funds every year for sick children on the Sunshine Coast, and Australia Zoo is always keen get involved. This includes Australia Zoo bidding and winning an auction to have lunch with Caroline the morning presenter. Caroline's lunch date was our huge Burmese Python, Bazzle. Crikey! We also helped out in the form of passes and we provided the school that raised the most money with a special trip to the zoo.
Up the Tower
For four years Australia Zoo has participated in the Surf Lifesaving Rescue appeal, Up the Tower. The event is to raise funds and public awareness of the vital role of surf lifesavers in the community, which will provide safer Sunshine Coast beaches. Local representatives, including an Australia Zoo staff member, go up a three metre surf lifesaving tower with a mobile phone and ring as many contacts as possible seeking pledged donations. Over the past four years Australia Zoo representatives have raised over $3000 for this beaut cause! Crikey!
- Total conservation property 84000 acres
- Ongoing contributions towards Tasmanian Devil proof fences around farms in Tasmania to protect the native population of Devils.
- Amount paid to the Wildlife Protection Association each week for conservation, Australia Zoo main sponsor.
) Funding of research programs with the Crested Fijian Iguana. |
) Funding of Womas Python research and breeding program. |
) Funding of Rusty Monitor captive breeding and release program. |
) Funding of captive breeding program for the Perentie monitor. |
) Funding of Green Python research and breeding program. |
- Funding and hosting of ASZK conference
- Providing rescue vehicles for removing and relocating problem and injured wildlife in the local area
- Continual financial support for ARAZPA (eg. For research into the bilby)
- Support for the Koala Foundation and the Koala Preservation Society
- May 1995, funded removal and relocation of 'Nobby' the crocodile at Escott
- December 1996, funded the removal and relocation of 'Old Faithful' at Lakefield
- Sole funding of Peter Miller's rehabilitation facility. Australia Zoo funds Wildlife Rehabilitation for over 7000 animals per year
- Supply wildlife supplies to the Wildlife Carers Darling Downs & milk to private wildlife carer
- Provided funding to send ARAZPA representative to African bush meat crisis conference at Cameroon, 28th May-5th June 2001
- East Timor - Steve and staff built two new enclosures for crocodiles that were being kept in filthy enclosures. Funded a medical facility and clothes and toys for village children
- Paid vet bills for injured horse owned by local family with twins that have cerebral palsy
- Donations made to charities each monthly promotion day
- Financial sponsor of Advance Sports Awards 2002 and 2003
- 5 year sponsorship deal with the Wide Bay Croc's, Wide Bay Police Football team. PIC
- Financial sponsor of Glasshouse Regional Business Awards
- Money donated to Rotary to help with Cystic Fibrosis and other charity foundations
- Local Mayor Charity Ball - staff attended with money raised going to Arthurs Youth Project (a youth suicide project)
- Red Cross Blood Bank at Australia Zoo with newspaper and radio campaign
- Child fundraiser - Cottee's and Australia Zoo joined forces for the Cottee's cordial challenge
- April 1998, Steve and Terri sponsored Alligator Snapping Turtle exhibit at Luray Reptile Center, Luray, VA, USA while passing through
- Pay for yearly Membership of Oregon Coast Aquarium
- Major sponsor of Caloundra Surf Lifesaving Club
- Financial Sponsor of the Beerwah Golf Day
- Beerwah State High School Numeracy Program. Special Program designed for "At Risk" Year 8 students funded by zoo
- Hosting of fundraising day for Wildcare Australia
- Beerwah & District Youth & Activities Centre - assisting "At Risk" youth
- Shop for Sunshine Kids & Australia Zoo visits the winning schools and treats them to an animal talk and a visit from a python.
Australia Zoo staff love to be involved in community activities and can regularly be found at local events. These include anything from school fetes and community festivals to sporting events and fundraising functions. The following are some of our latest outings.
School Fetes
Not only does Australia Zoo donate prizes everyday to schools for their fetes, we can even be found enjoying the actual event. Most weekends we set up a stall at a school fete and display lots of exciting pictures and give away heaps of goodies. We love talking to the kids and answering any questions they may have about animals. Our most recent outing was at Golden Beach State School for their Christmas Festival, where fun was had by all!
Noosa Triathlon
Australia Zoo is a regular supporter of the annual Noosa Triathlon, which attracts competitors from all over the world. This year we sponsored the Noosa Superkidz event, and had heaps of fun on the day cheering on the kids. All the children were smiling from ear to ear after receiving their medals and passes to Australia Zoo!
Camp Quality Surf Classic
It was all about sun, surf and sand for the Australia Zoo staff members who had the hard job of spending a weekend at Alexandra Headlands beach for the Camp Quality Surf Classic! Australia Zoo was a sponsor of the event and spent the weekend handing out giveaways and supporting competitors who were helping to raise money for the great kids at Camp Quality.
NutFest
For a few years Australia Zoo has been a regular financial sponsor of Nutfest, a macadamia-themed fair that aims to promote our local area of Glasshouse Mountains as a tourist destination. We also attend the event with heaps of giveaways for all.
Jeans for Genes Day
Australia Zoo and Steve Irwin supported Jeans for Genes Day 2005, by donating an autographed pair of Steve Irwin's shorts. The shorts were also painted by artist Mitjili Napanangka, and were auctioned at an exclusive Art Auction dinner held in
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FUNDRAISER DONATIONS
Check out the attached database for records of donations made to fundraisers over the last year. In one year alone we made close to 2000 donations to groups all over the world. You might even find your school or local community group on the list!
2006 Fundraisers
Local Fundraisers
International Fundraisers
Major Fundraisers
