A new sanctuary for our most vulnerable animals in South Australia is underway just in time for Christmas.
RSPCA South Australia’s Animal Care Campus is ahead of construction beginning early next year.
From 10am today, the first tree will be planted on the O’Halloran Hill site as part of a forest to provide feed for our native animals and birds coming in for veterinary treatment at the Campus’ wildlife hospital.
The feed forest has been funded thanks to a $20K grant from the Federal Government to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II on her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022.
RSPCA SA CEO Paul Stevenson says the forest will provide shade and feed for the animals, but will also serve as a lasting legacy to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on 8 September 2022.
“Queen Elizabeth was our charity’s royal patron and her love of animals was one of many things that
endeared her to so many people,’ says Paul.
“Planting this forest for wildlife is a very fitting way to honour Her Majesty’s 70 years of service as
Australia’s Head of State.”
The new campus will be positioned on the corner of South and Majors Roads at O’Halloran Hill and is located within the community precinct of Glenthorne National Park.
The first tree, a Blue Gum, will be planted this morning by the Member for Kingston, Amanda Rishworth. Blue Gums are the preferred food source for koalas.
“We hope our community enjoys witnessing the transformation of this barren site into a green, shady
oasis for animals in need, and a place where, for the first time, injured and ill wildlife will have 24/7
access to veterinary treatment,” says Paul.
For more information visit Care Campus
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