Save Steve's Place
The Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve (SIWR) is being threatened by strip mining. Cape Alumina Pty Ltd has lodged mining lease applications which include approximately 12,300 ha of the Reserve. Cape Alumina company documents indicate an intention to mine 50 plus million tons over a 10 year period commencing 2010. The greater part of this mine is on SIWR.
Create a Creation for Conservation
Enter the Framing Australia’s Wildlife competition for youth on the Sunshine Coast.
WIN your artwork professionally framed, and the chance to visit Australia Zoo on Steve Irwin Day, 15 November. Plus, the chance to meet Bindi Irwin and other great prizes just for entering - crikey!
Flaunt your artistic talent, capturing Australia’s beautiful native wildlife through a drawing or painting you create. Every entry helps raise funds for the Australian Wildlife Hospital.
Competition opens August 15, 2008. Entries close October 31, 2008.
Download the Entry Form here !
If you're looking for inspiration for your creation, why not take a look at the species list from some of Australia Zoo's conservation properties! Download the list: Wildlife List
Competition presented by Complete Framing Maroochydore and Noosa stores and Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors. Supported by Zinc FM and Greenprint. Please read the Terms and Conditions.
Be a Hero for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
Everyday Hero is an online fundraising tool that allows individuals and groups to fundraise for numerous charities across Australia – including Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors!
Using Everyday Hero is particularly useful if you are participating in some of the major fun runs around Australia. Dedicated Wildlife Warriors can collect sponsorships via this website in the lead up to their run to fundraise for wildlife conservation.
Here are some events coming up you might like to participate in and help fundraise for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors:
The Sunday Mail Suncorp Bridge to Brisbane – September 7, 2008 http://everydayhero.com.au/event/bridgetobrisbane08/
The Sunday Mail City to Bay – Adelaide, September 22, 2008
http://www.everydayhero.com.au/event/City_Bay
Get fit and healthy while saving the world’s wildlife!
For further information on fundraising for Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors, contact the team on +61 5436 2026 or email info@wildlifewarriors.org.au.
